US Bridges

State Route 111 over Zigzag Wash

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-111-48.64 · Structure no. 58 0170

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 111 over Zigzag Wash is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 111 over Zigzag Wash in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,484 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 111
CrossesZigzag Wash
Location11-IMP-111-48.64
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates33.32513, -115.61115
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,484 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 111 over Zigzag Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is State Route 111 over Zigzag Wash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 111 over Zigzag Wash carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 111 over Zigzag Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 111 over Zigzag Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.