US Bridges

State Route 371 over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-371-74.16 · Structure no. 56 0492

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 371 over Hamilton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 371 over Hamilton Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,802 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesState Route 371
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location08-RIV-371-74.16
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates33.56328, -116.62807
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2011)
Projected traffic8,802 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 371 over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 371 over Hamilton Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 371 over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 371 over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 371 over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.