US Bridges

State Route 60 over Water Street Drain

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-060-10.30 · Structure no. 56 0524

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Water Street Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 60 over Water Street Drain in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1962, 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 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 189,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 223,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 60
CrossesWater Street Drain
Location08-RIV-060-10.30
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.00479, -117.38731
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189,000 (2020)
Projected traffic223,000 by 2040
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 Water Street Drain built?

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

What condition is State Route 60 over Water Street Drain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 60 over Water Street Drain carry?

About 189,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 60 over Water Street Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over Water Street Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.