US Bridges

State Route 86 over New River

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-086-21.57 · Structure no. 58 0329

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86 over New River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 86 over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,884 by 2046. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 86
CrossesNew River
Location11-IMP-086-21.57
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates32.97898, -115.55765
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2021)
Projected traffic20,884 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 86 over New River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 86 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 86 over New River carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 86 over New River?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.