EVAN HEWES HWY
Carrying EVAN HEWES HWY over WESTSIDE MAIN CANAL
1.7 MI E/O DUNAWAY RD, Imperial, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EVAN HEWES HWY
The EVAN HEWES HWY bridge in Imperial, California carries EVAN HEWES HWY over WESTSIDE MAIN CANAL. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,225 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EVAN HEWES HWY compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 23.8 m (78 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,225 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 58C0063
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
EVAN HEWES HWY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare EVAN HEWES HWY 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 EVAN HEWES HWY?
EVAN HEWES HWY in Imperial, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EVAN HEWES HWY inspected?
EVAN HEWES HWY'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 2,225 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EVAN HEWES HWY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EVAN HEWES HWY?
EVAN HEWES HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EVAN HEWES HWY?
EVAN HEWES HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is EVAN HEWES HWY and does age affect safety?
EVAN HEWES HWY was built in 1963, making it 63 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.
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