US Bridges

Worthington RD over New River

Fair

Imperial County, California · 3.6 MI W/O Forrester RD · Structure no. 58C0071

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worthington RD over New River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Worthington RD over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWorthington RD
CrossesNew River
Location3.6 MI W/O Forrester RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84729, -115.68242
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Worthington RD over New River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worthington RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Worthington RD over New River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Worthington RD over New River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Worthington RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.