US Bridges

Border Crossing (c over New River

Good

Imperial County, California · 0.2 Miles South of West 2 · Structure no. 2195004P0000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,500
2024 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Border Crossing (c over New River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Border Crossing (c over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,400 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBorder Crossing (c
CrossesNew River
Location0.2 Miles South of West 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates32.665, -115.49997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2024)
Projected traffic35,400 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Border Crossing (c over New River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Border Crossing (c over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Border Crossing (c over New River carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Border Crossing (c over New River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Border Crossing (c over New River?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.