US Bridges

State Route 60 over Valley Way

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-060-7.53 · Structure no. 56 0424

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Valley Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 60 over Valley Way in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 155,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 205,000 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 60
CrossesValley Way
Location08-RIV-060-7.53
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.01174, -117.43421
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,000 (2020)
Projected traffic205,000 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
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 State Route 60 over Valley Way built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is State Route 60 over Valley Way 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 Valley Way carry?

About 155,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 60 over Valley Way?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over Valley Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.