Mehring RD over Mohave Lateral Canal
FairPosted for loadImperial County, California · 1.9 MI E/O York RD · Structure no. 58C0197
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mehring RD over Mohave Lateral Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mehring RD over Mohave Lateral 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Mehring RD over Mohave Lateral Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mehring RD over Mohave Lateral Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Mehring RD over Mohave Lateral Canal carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mehring RD over Mohave Lateral Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Mehring RD over Mohave Lateral Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.