US Bridges

Robinson Road over Alamo River

Good

Imperial County, California · 1.6 MI W/O SR-115 · Structure no. 58C0128

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Road over Alamo River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robinson Road over Alamo River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRobinson Road
CrossesAlamo River
Location1.6 MI W/O SR-115
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.85457, -115.43594
Functional classRural Local

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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2044
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 Robinson Road over Alamo River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Road over Alamo River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Road over Alamo River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Road over Alamo River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Road over Alamo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.