FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEAVER RD

Carrying WEAVER RD over CENTRAL MAIN CANAL

20 FT E/O AUSTIN RD, Imperial, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEAVER RD

The WEAVER RD bridge in Imperial, California carries WEAVER RD over CENTRAL MAIN CANAL. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 12.0 metric tons.

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

How WEAVER RD compares

▼ 19.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
448
Bridges in Imperial · 39 in Poor condition
WEAVER RD 12.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
23.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.0 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
4
Structure Length
18.9 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
58C0139

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

WEAVER RD 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 WEAVER RD 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 WEAVER RD?

WEAVER RD in Imperial, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEAVER RD inspected?

WEAVER RD'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEAVER RD 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 WEAVER RD?

WEAVER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEAVER RD?

WEAVER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WEAVER RD and does age affect safety?

WEAVER RD 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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