US Bridges

State Route 115 over Holtville Main Drain

Fair

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-115-18.15 · Structure no. 58 0117

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 115 over Holtville Main Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 115 over Holtville Main Drain in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 72 years old, older 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,374 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 115
CrossesHoltville Main Drain
Location11-IMP-115-18.15
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates32.93092, -115.40621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2018)
Projected traffic3,374 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 115 over Holtville Main Drain built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is State Route 115 over Holtville Main Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 115 over Holtville Main Drain carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is State Route 115 over Holtville Main Drain?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 115 over Holtville Main Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.