FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Pruett Rd/Railroad

Carrying Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American Canal

Within City of Calexico, Imperial, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Pruett Rd/Railroad

The Pruett Rd/Railroad bridge in Imperial, California carries Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American Canal. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 69.8 meters (229 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Reclamation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Pruett Rd/Railroad compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of California bridges
448
Bridges in Imperial · 39 in Poor condition
Pruett Rd/Railroad 18.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
18.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
69.8 m (229 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Reclamation
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0304-0102

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Pruett Rd/Railroad is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Pruett Rd/Railroad against other structures in Imperial and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Pruett Rd/Railroad?

Pruett Rd/Railroad in Imperial, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Pruett Rd/Railroad inspected?

Pruett Rd/Railroad's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Pruett Rd/Railroad is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Pruett Rd/Railroad?

Pruett Rd/Railroad has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Pruett Rd/Railroad?

Pruett Rd/Railroad is owned and maintained by Bureau of Reclamation.

How old is Pruett Rd/Railroad and does age affect safety?

Pruett Rd/Railroad was built in 1938, making it 88 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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