US Bridges

Huff Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Imperial County, California · 3.7 MI N/O Evan Hewes HWY · Structure no. 58C0072

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huff Road over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Huff Road over Salt Creek in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,136 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHuff Road
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.7 MI N/O Evan Hewes HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84352, -115.71847
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic2,136 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huff Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huff Road over Salt Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Huff Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Huff Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Huff Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.