US Bridges

State Route 60 over Santa Ana River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-060-10.51-RIV · Structure no. 56 0410

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,050 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
126,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Santa Ana River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 60 over Santa Ana River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 126,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,300 by 2041. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 60
CrossesSanta Ana River
Location08-RIV-060-10.51-RIV
RouteState Highway 60
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.00406, -117.38415
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,050 ft (320 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.6 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,000 (2020)
Projected traffic198,300 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 60 over Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 60 over Santa Ana River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 60 over Santa Ana River carry?

About 126,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 60 over Santa Ana River?

The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.