US Bridges

State Route 86 NB over Parosa Ditch

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-086-65.00 · Structure no. 58 0072R

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86 NB over Parosa Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 86 NB over Parosa Ditch in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,726 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 86 NB
CrossesParosa Ditch
Location11-IMP-086-65.00
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.3897, -116.0406
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2015)
Projected traffic13,726 by 2041
Trucks25%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 86 NB over Parosa Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 86 NB over Parosa 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 November 2023.

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

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is State Route 86 NB over Parosa Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86 NB over Parosa Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.