US Bridges

Gentry RD over New River

Poor

Imperial County, California · 1.3 MI S/0 Vail RD · Structure no. 58C0006

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gentry RD over New River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gentry RD over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGentry RD
CrossesNew River
Location1.3 MI S/0 Vail RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.08539, -115.61437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,278 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$670,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gentry RD over New River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gentry RD over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Gentry RD over New River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gentry RD over New River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gentry RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.