US Bridges

State Route 111 over "z" Drain

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-111-44.70 · Structure no. 58 0352

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 111 over "z" Drain is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 111 over "z" Drain in Imperial County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 111
Crosses"z" Drain
Location11-IMP-111-44.70
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates33.27791, -115.57306
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 111 over "z" Drain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 111 over "z" Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 111 over "z" Drain carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 111 over "z" Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 111 over "z" Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.