State Route 78 EB over New River
FairImperial County, California · 11-IMP-078-R12.48 · Structure no. 58 0337R
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 306 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 78 EB over New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 78 EB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2046. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 78 EB over New River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 78 EB over New River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 78 EB over New River carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 78 EB over New River?
The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 78 EB over New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.