US Bridges

Interstate 8 WB over State Route 86

Fair

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R37.96-ECN · Structure no. 58 0253L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 WB over State Route 86 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 WB over State Route 86 in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,890 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 WB
CrossesState Route 86
Location11-IMP-008-R37.96-ECN
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.77388, -115.55245
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2019)
Projected traffic33,890 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 8 WB over State Route 86 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 8 WB over State Route 86 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over State Route 86 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 WB over State Route 86?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 WB over State Route 86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.