US Bridges

State Route 111 over Beech Ditch

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-111-2.54 · Structure no. 56 0281

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 111 over Beech Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 111 over Beech Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 74 years old, older 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 6 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,290 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesState Route 111
CrossesBeech Ditch
Location08-RIV-111-2.54
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates33.45595, -115.85752
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2017)
Projected traffic5,290 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 State Route 111 over Beech Ditch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is State Route 111 over Beech Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 111 over Beech Ditch carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 111 over Beech Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 111 over Beech Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.