Picacho RD over Reservation Main Drain
PoorImperial County, California · 0.75 MI S/O Ross RD · Structure no. 58C0085
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Picacho RD over Reservation Main Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Picacho RD over Reservation Main Drain in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,218 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Picacho RD over Reservation Main Drain built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Picacho RD over Reservation Main Drain 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Picacho RD over Reservation Main Drain carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Picacho RD over Reservation Main Drain?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Picacho RD over Reservation Main Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.