US Bridges

State Route 98 over New River

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-098-29.71 · Structure no. 58 0133

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 98 over New River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 98 over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 74 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,304 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 98
CrossesNew River
Location11-IMP-098-29.71
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates32.67926, -115.54275
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic8,304 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 98 over New River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is State Route 98 over New River 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 98 over New River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 98 over New River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 98 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.