US Bridges

Brandt RD over Alamo River

Good

Imperial County, California · 0.4 MI S/O Eddins RD · Structure no. 58C0165

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
151 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandt RD over Alamo River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandt RD 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrandt RD
CrossesAlamo River
Location0.4 MI S/O Eddins RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.11773, -115.56257
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 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 traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brandt RD over Alamo River built?

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

What condition is Brandt RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Brandt RD over Alamo River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brandt RD over Alamo River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brandt RD over Alamo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.