US Bridges

Montgomery Road over East Highline Canal

Poor

Imperial County, California · 3.2 MI E/O Wiest RD · Structure no. 58C0147

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

About this bridge

Montgomery Road over East Highline Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montgomery Road 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMontgomery Road
CrossesEast Highline Canal
Location3.2 MI E/O Wiest RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.15448, -115.39328
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$263,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Road over East Highline Canal built?

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

What condition is Montgomery 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 2023.

How much traffic does Montgomery Road over East Highline Canal carry?

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

How long is Montgomery Road over East Highline Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Road over East Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.