Ware RD over Central Main Canal
PoorPosted for loadImperial County, California · 40 Ft N/O Willoughby RD · Structure no. 58C0203
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ware RD over Central Main Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ware RD over Central Main Canal 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ware RD over Central Main Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ware RD over Central Main 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ware RD over Central Main Canal carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ware RD over Central Main Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ware RD over Central Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.