US Bridges

Columbia Ave over Interstate 215 LA Cadena

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-43.90-RIV · Structure no. 56 0453

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Ave over Interstate 215 LA Cadena is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Ave over Interstate 215 LA Cadena in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1961, 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 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 155,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,272 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColumbia Ave
CrossesInterstate 215 LA Cadena
Location08-RIV-215-43.90-RIV
RouteCity Street 0R181
Coordinates34.0014, -117.35244
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,000 (2020)
Projected traffic198,272 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Columbia Ave over Interstate 215 LA Cadena built?

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

What condition is Columbia Ave over Interstate 215 LA Cadena 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia Ave over Interstate 215 LA Cadena carry?

About 155,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Ave over Interstate 215 LA Cadena?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Ave over Interstate 215 LA Cadena?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.