US Bridges

Lyons RD over New River

Good

Imperial County, California · 2.0 MI E/O Brockman RD · Structure no. 58C0112

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons RD over New River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLyons RD
CrossesNew River
Location2.0 MI E/O Brockman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.71695, -115.60422
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 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 traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic769 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lyons RD over New River built?

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

What condition is Lyons 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lyons RD over New River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lyons 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 Lyons RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.