US Bridges

State Route 86 SB over San Felipe Creek

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-086-43.30 · Structure no. 58 0016L

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
551 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86 SB over San Felipe Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 86 SB over San Felipe Creek in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,475 by 2044. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 86 SB
CrossesSan Felipe Creek
Location11-IMP-086-43.30
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.12231, -115.8535
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2020)
Projected traffic13,475 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 86 SB over San Felipe Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 86 SB over San Felipe Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 86 SB over San Felipe Creek carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is State Route 86 SB over San Felipe Creek?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86 SB over San Felipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.