US Bridges

Norrish Road over East Highline Canal

Fair

Imperial County, California · 1.3 MI E/O Highline RD · Structure no. 58C0220

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norrish Road over East Highline Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Norrish Road over East Highline Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorrish Road
CrossesEast Highline Canal
Location1.3 MI E/O Highline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.83271, -115.28731
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2024)
Projected traffic245 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Norrish Road over East Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norrish Road over East Highline 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Norrish Road over East Highline Canal carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norrish Road over East Highline Canal?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Norrish Road over East Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.