US Bridges

State Route 86 NB over Coral Wash

Fair

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-086-59.18 · Structure no. 58 0047R

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86 NB over Coral Wash is a concrete slab carrying State Route 86 NB over Coral Wash in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,249 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 86 NB
CrossesCoral Wash
Location11-IMP-086-59.18
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.31694, -115.99216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2018)
Projected traffic14,249 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 Coral Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 86 NB over Coral Wash 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 86 NB over Coral Wash carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is State Route 86 NB over Coral Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86 NB over Coral Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.