US Bridges

Hovley RD over New River

Fair

Imperial County, California · 0.28 MI S/O SR 78 Expwy · Structure no. 58C0161

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hovley RD over New River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hovley RD over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,304 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHovley RD
CrossesNew River
Location0.28 MI S/O SR 78 Expwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.99728, -115.54388
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,304 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hovley RD over New River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hovley RD over New River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hovley RD over New River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hovley RD over New River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hovley RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.