US Bridges

State Route 91 over Pierce Ditch

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-091-10.70-RIV · Structure no. 56 0473

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Pierce Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 91 over Pierce Ditch 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 239,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 305,800 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesPierce Ditch
Location08-RIV-091-10.70-RIV
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.8967, -117.49509
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239,000 (2019)
Projected traffic305,800 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure11
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 91 over Pierce Ditch built?

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

What condition is State Route 91 over Pierce Ditch 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 State Route 91 over Pierce Ditch carry?

About 239,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Pierce Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns State Route 91 over Pierce Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.