State Route 111 over Fir Ditch
PoorRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-111-9.54 · Structure no. 56 0287
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 111 over Fir Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 111 over Fir 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,067 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 111 over Fir 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 Fir Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 111 over Fir Ditch carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 111 over Fir Ditch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 111 over Fir Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.