US Bridges

Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash

Good

Imperial County, California · 0.76 MI N/O I-8 Exit 166 · Structure no. 58C0091

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 94 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAraz Road (cr S24)
CrossesAraz Wash
Location0.76 MI N/O I-8 Exit 166
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.74904, -114.70859
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2023)
Projected traffic536 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.