US Bridges

Boyd Road over Holtville Main Drain

Fair

Imperial County, California · 0.9 MI E/O Holt RD · Structure no. 58C0221

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd Road over Holtville Main Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Boyd Road over Holtville Main Drain in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoyd Road
CrossesHoltville Main Drain
Location0.9 MI E/O Holt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.90201, -115.36482
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2024)
Projected traffic109 by 2046
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyd Road over Holtville Main Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyd Road over Holtville Main Drain 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Boyd Road over Holtville Main Drain carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Boyd Road over Holtville Main Drain?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd Road over Holtville Main Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.