US Bridges

State Route 86 NB over Central Main Canal

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-086-17.86 · Structure no. 58 0006R

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86 NB over Central Main Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 86 NB over Central Main Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,330 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 86 NB
CrossesCentral Main Canal
Location11-IMP-086-17.86
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates32.94912, -115.56899
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2018)
Projected traffic14,330 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 86 NB over Central Main Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 86 NB over Central Main Canal 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 86 NB over Central Main Canal carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is State Route 86 NB over Central Main Canal?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86 NB over Central Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.