US Bridges

Route 91 over Buena Vista Avenue

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-091-5.70-COR · Structure no. 56 0363

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 91 over Buena Vista Avenue is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 91 over Buena Vista Avenue in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 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 268,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 306,858 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 276 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 91
CrossesBuena Vista Avenue
Location08-RIV-091-5.70-COR
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.88144, -117.57703
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width276 ft (84.1 m)
Roadway width271 ft (82.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268,000 (2017)
Projected traffic306,858 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure18
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 91 over Buena Vista Avenue built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Route 91 over Buena Vista Avenue 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Route 91 over Buena Vista Avenue carry?

About 268,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 91 over Buena Vista Avenue?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 276 ft wide.

Who owns Route 91 over Buena Vista Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.