US Bridges

State Route 86 NB over Zenas Ditch

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-086-55.50 · Structure no. 58 0040R

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86 NB over Zenas Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 86 NB over Zenas Ditch in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,420 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 86 NB
CrossesZenas Ditch
Location11-IMP-086-55.50
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.27175, -115.95857
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2019)
Projected traffic11,420 by 2040
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 86 NB over Zenas Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 86 NB over Zenas Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 86 NB over Zenas Ditch carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is State Route 86 NB over Zenas Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86 NB over Zenas Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.