FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STALNACKER ROAD

Carrying STALNACKER ROAD over RESERVATION MAIN DRAIN

0.33 MI E/O AVE. 'G', Imperial, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STALNACKER ROAD

The STALNACKER ROAD bridge in Imperial, California carries STALNACKER ROAD over RESERVATION MAIN DRAIN. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9, 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 13.9 metric tons.

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

How STALNACKER ROAD compares

▼ 17.4
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of California bridges
448
Bridges in Imperial · 39 in Poor condition
STALNACKER ROAD 13.9 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
4.1
Serviceability /30
19.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
58C0132

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

STALNACKER ROAD 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 STALNACKER ROAD 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 STALNACKER ROAD?

STALNACKER ROAD in Imperial, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STALNACKER ROAD inspected?

STALNACKER ROAD'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STALNACKER ROAD 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 STALNACKER ROAD?

STALNACKER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STALNACKER ROAD?

STALNACKER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is STALNACKER ROAD and does age affect safety?

STALNACKER ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 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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