US Bridges

State Route 86 NB over Tamarack (westside Main)

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-086-R22.96 · Structure no. 58 0019R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86 NB over Tamarack (westside Main) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 86 NB over Tamarack (westside Main) in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,442 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 86 NB
CrossesTamarack (westside Main)
Location11-IMP-086-R22.96
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates32.98605, -115.57871
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic10,442 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 86 NB over Tamarack (westside Main) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 86 NB over Tamarack (westside Main) 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 NB over Tamarack (westside Main) carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is State Route 86 NB over Tamarack (westside Main)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86 NB over Tamarack (westside Main)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.