US Bridges

Sinclair Road over Alamo River

Good

Imperial County, California · 3.3 MI W/O SR 111 · Structure no. 58C0216

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sinclair Road over Alamo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sinclair Road over Alamo River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSinclair Road
CrossesAlamo River
Location3.3 MI W/O SR 111
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.17658, -115.57633
Functional classRural Major 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic954 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sinclair Road over Alamo River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sinclair Road 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 Sinclair Road over Alamo River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sinclair Road over Alamo River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sinclair Road over Alamo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.