Winterhaven Drive over California Wasteway
PoorImperial County, California · 120 Ft N/O of I-8 Ramps · Structure no. 58C0094
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,010
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winterhaven Drive over California Wasteway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winterhaven Drive over California Wasteway in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,155 by 2045. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winterhaven Drive over California Wasteway built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Winterhaven Drive over California Wasteway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Winterhaven Drive over California Wasteway carry?
About 6,010 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Winterhaven Drive over California Wasteway?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Winterhaven Drive over California Wasteway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.