US Bridges

State Route 60 over San Sevaine Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-060-R2.64 · Structure no. 56 0645

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over San Sevaine Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 60 over San Sevaine Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 55 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 170,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,516 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 60
CrossesSan Sevaine Channel
Location08-RIV-060-R2.64
RouteState Highway 60
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.01836, -117.51362
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170,000 (2020)
Projected traffic183,516 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure10
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 San Sevaine Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is State Route 60 over San Sevaine Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 60 over San Sevaine Channel carry?

About 170,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 60 over San Sevaine Channel?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over San Sevaine Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.