US Bridges

US Highway 95 over "c" Canal

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-095-6.10-BLY · Structure no. 56 0223

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 95 over "c" Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 95 over "c" Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Highway 95
Crosses"c" Canal
Location08-RIV-095-6.10-BLY
RouteU.S. Route 95
Coordinates33.699, -114.57279
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic5,509 by 2041
Trucks18%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Highway 95 over "c" Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US Highway 95 over "c" Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 95 over "c" Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 95 over "c" Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 95 over "c" Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.