US Bridges

W 2nd ST over New River

Fair

Imperial County, California · 0.25 MI W/O SR 111 · Structure no. 58C0095

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 2nd ST over New River is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 2nd ST over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 2nd ST
CrossesNew River
Location0.25 MI W/O SR 111
RouteCity Street 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.6659, -115.50309
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W 2nd ST over New River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 2nd ST 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 W 2nd ST over New River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 2nd ST over New River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W 2nd ST over New River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.