State Route 71 over Santa Ana River
GoodRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-071-2.75 · Structure no. 56 0379
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 502 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 71 over Santa Ana River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 71 over Santa Ana River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 57,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,153 by 2042. The structure is 502 ft (153.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 71 over Santa Ana River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is State Route 71 over Santa Ana River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 71 over Santa Ana River carry?
About 57,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is State Route 71 over Santa Ana River?
The structure is 502 ft (153.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 71 over Santa Ana River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.