Drew RD over New River
PoorClosed to trafficImperial County, California · 0.8 MI S/O I-8 · Structure no. 58C0026
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drew RD over New River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Drew RD over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drew RD over New River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drew RD over New River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Drew RD over New River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Drew RD over New River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Drew RD over New River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.