US Bridges

Araz Road (cr S24) over All American Canal

Fair

Imperial County, California · 0.9 MI N/O I-8 Exit 166 · Structure no. 58C0092

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Araz Road (cr S24) over All American Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Araz Road (cr S24) over All American Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2045. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAraz Road (cr S24)
CrossesAll American Canal
Location0.9 MI N/O I-8 Exit 166
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.74913, -114.70741
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Araz Road (cr S24) over All American Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Araz Road (cr S24) over All American Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Araz Road (cr S24) over All American Canal carry?

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

How long is Araz Road (cr S24) over All American Canal?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Araz Road (cr S24) over All American Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.