US Bridges

State Route 243 over Lake Fulmor

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-243-14.48 · Structure no. 56 0711

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,836
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 243 over Lake Fulmor is a concrete slab carrying State Route 243 over Lake Fulmor in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 243
CrossesLake Fulmor
Location08-RIV-243-14.48
RouteState Highway 243
Coordinates33.80431, -116.78119
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2016)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 243 over Lake Fulmor built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 243 over Lake Fulmor 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 243 over Lake Fulmor carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 243 over Lake Fulmor?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 243 over Lake Fulmor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.