US Bridges

State Route 86 SB over Trifolium Canal

Fair

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-086-R34.80 · Structure no. 58 0017L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86 SB over Trifolium Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 86 SB over Trifolium Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,875 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 86 SB
CrossesTrifolium Canal
Location11-IMP-086-R34.80
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.06439, -115.73169
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2018)
Projected traffic8,875 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 86 SB over Trifolium Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 86 SB over Trifolium Canal 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 SB over Trifolium Canal carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Route 86 SB over Trifolium Canal?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86 SB over Trifolium Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.