US Bridges

Interstate 8 WB over Holdridge East Highline

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R54.46 · Structure no. 58 0223L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 WB over Holdridge East Highline is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 8 WB over Holdridge East Highline in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,270 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 WB
CrossesHoldridge East Highline
Location11-IMP-008-R54.46
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.76564, -115.2718
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 8 WB over Holdridge East Highline built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 8 WB over Holdridge East Highline 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over Holdridge East Highline carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 WB over Holdridge East Highline?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 WB over Holdridge East Highline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.