US Bridges

State Route 111 over Reed Wash

Fair

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-111-40.90 · Structure no. 58 0184

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 111 over Reed Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 111 over Reed 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 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 111
CrossesReed Wash
Location11-IMP-111-40.90
RouteState Highway 111
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.24579, -115.52136
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 111 over Reed 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 Reed Wash 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 May 2023.

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

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 111 over Reed Wash?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 111 over Reed Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.