US Bridges

State Route 86 NB over San Felipe Creek

Fair

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

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
552 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86 NB over San Felipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 86 NB over San Felipe Creek in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 78 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,475 by 2044. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 86 NB
CrossesSan Felipe Creek
Location11-IMP-086-43.30
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.12243, -115.85321
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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 NB over San Felipe Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is State Route 86 NB over San Felipe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86 NB over San Felipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.