Hetzel Road over Salt Creek
PoorImperial County, California · 0.55 MI W/O Huff RD · Structure no. 58C0187
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 318
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hetzel Road over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hetzel Road over Salt Creek in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hetzel Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hetzel Road over Salt Creek 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 Hetzel Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hetzel Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Hetzel Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.