US Bridges

Titsworth RD over East Highline Canal

FairClosed to traffic

Imperial County, California · 1.5 MI E/O Butters RD · Structure no. 58C0144

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Titsworth RD over East Highline Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Titsworth RD over East Highline Canal 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesTitsworth RD
CrossesEast Highline Canal
Location1.5 MI E/O Butters RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.07472, -115.34501
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Titsworth RD over East Highline Canal built?

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

What condition is Titsworth RD over East Highline 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Titsworth RD over East Highline Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Titsworth RD over East Highline Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Titsworth RD over East Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.