US Bridges

State Route 111 over Elm Ditch

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-111-6.60 · Structure no. 56 0284

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
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 Elm Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 111 over Elm 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 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 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 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesState Route 111
CrossesElm Ditch
Location08-RIV-111-6.60
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates33.49762, -115.90571
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal 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 width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Elm 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 Elm Ditch 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is State Route 111 over Elm Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 111 over Elm Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.