US Bridges

State Route 111 over New River

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-111-26.95 · Structure no. 58 0183

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 111 over New River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 111 over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,620 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 111
CrossesNew River
Location11-IMP-111-26.95
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates33.0487, -115.52671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic12,620 by 2041
Trucks18%
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 New River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 111 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 111 over New River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 111 over New River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 111 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.