US Bridges

Rutherford RD(S26) over New River

Fair

Imperial County, California · 75 Feet E/O SR 111 · Structure no. 58C0022

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutherford RD(S26) over New River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rutherford RD(S26) over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRutherford RD(S26)
CrossesNew River
Location75 Feet E/O SR 111
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.04453, -115.52645
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,599 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rutherford RD(S26) over New River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutherford RD(S26) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rutherford RD(S26) over New River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rutherford RD(S26) over New River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rutherford RD(S26) over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.