US Bridges

Kalin RD over New River

GoodClosed to traffic

Imperial County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Ruegger RD · Structure no. 58C0100

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kalin RD over New River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kalin RD over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKalin RD
CrossesNew River
Location0.5 MI S/O Ruegger RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.08947, -115.57977
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic546 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kalin RD over New River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kalin RD over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Kalin RD over New River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kalin RD over New River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kalin RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.