Flowing Wells Road over East Highline Canal
PoorImperial County, California · 4.0 MI E/O SR 111 · Structure no. 58C0189
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flowing Wells Road over East Highline Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flowing Wells 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flowing Wells Road over East Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flowing Wells 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 Flowing Wells Road over East Highline Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Flowing Wells Road over East Highline Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Flowing Wells Road over East Highline Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.