US Bridges

Brandt RD over New River

Good

Imperial County, California · 5.7 MI N/O SR 78 Expwy · Structure no. 58C0222

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandt RD over New River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brandt RD over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrandt RD
CrossesNew River
Location5.7 MI N/O SR 78 Expwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.08421, -115.56226
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Brandt RD over New River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandt 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 Brandt RD over New River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brandt RD over New River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Brandt RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.