US Bridges

Zenos RD over Alamo River

Poor

Imperial County, California · 0.6 MI E/O SR-115 · Structure no. 58C0122

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
948
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zenos RD over Alamo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Zenos RD over Alamo River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesZenos RD
CrossesAlamo River
Location0.6 MI E/O SR-115
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.81272, -115.39595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic948 (2022)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$569,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zenos RD over Alamo River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zenos RD over Alamo River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Zenos RD over Alamo River carry?

About 948 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zenos RD over Alamo River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Zenos RD over Alamo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.