WINTERHAVEN DRIVE
Carrying WINTERHAVEN DRIVE over CALIFORNIA WASTEWAY
120 FT N/O OF I-8 RAMPS, Imperial, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WINTERHAVEN DRIVE
The WINTERHAVEN DRIVE bridge in Imperial, California carries WINTERHAVEN DRIVE over CALIFORNIA WASTEWAY. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 64.6 meters (212 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,010 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 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WINTERHAVEN DRIVE 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
- 1955
- Last Reconstructed
- 1973
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 64.6 m (212 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.0 m (75 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,010 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 58C0094
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
WINTERHAVEN DRIVE 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 WINTERHAVEN DRIVE 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 WINTERHAVEN DRIVE?
WINTERHAVEN DRIVE in Imperial, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WINTERHAVEN DRIVE inspected?
WINTERHAVEN DRIVE'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 6,010 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WINTERHAVEN DRIVE 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 WINTERHAVEN DRIVE?
WINTERHAVEN DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WINTERHAVEN DRIVE?
WINTERHAVEN DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WINTERHAVEN DRIVE and does age affect safety?
WINTERHAVEN DRIVE was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.
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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