Meloland Road over Central Drain
FairClosed to trafficImperial County, California · 1.9 MI N/O Evan Hewes HWY · Structure no. 58C0155
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 626
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meloland Road over Central Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meloland Road over Central Drain in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meloland Road over Central Drain built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meloland Road over Central Drain 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Meloland Road over Central Drain carry?
About 626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meloland Road over Central Drain?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Meloland Road over Central Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.