US Bridges

State Route 78 WB over New River

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-078-R12.48 · Structure no. 58 0337L

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 78 WB over New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 78 WB over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2046. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 78 WB
CrossesNew River
Location11-IMP-078-R12.48
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates33.00228, -115.53261
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2019)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 78 WB over New River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 78 WB 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 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 78 WB over New River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 78 WB over New River?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 78 WB over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.