Shank Road over East Highline Canal
PoorClosed to trafficImperial County, California · 3 MI E/O Butters RD · Structure no. 58C0142
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 110 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shank Road over East Highline Canal is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying Shank Road over East Highline Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shank Road over East Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shank Road over East Highline Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Shank Road over East Highline Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shank Road over East Highline Canal?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Shank Road over East Highline Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.