State Route 86 over Box Wash
GoodImperial County, California · 11-IMP-086-R42.99 · Structure no. 58 0181
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 86 over Box Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 86 over Box Wash in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 106 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,951 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 86 over Box Wash built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is State Route 86 over Box Wash 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 over Box Wash carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is State Route 86 over Box Wash?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 86 over Box Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.