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State Route 243 over Gilman Home Channel

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Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-243-29.23-BAN · Structure no. 56 0752

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 243 over Gilman Home Channel is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 243 over Gilman Home Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,084 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 243
CrossesGilman Home Channel
Location08-RIV-243-29.23-BAN
RouteState Highway 243
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.92173, -116.88117
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2011)
Projected traffic5,084 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 243 over Gilman Home Channel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 243 over Gilman Home Channel 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 243 over Gilman Home Channel carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 243 over Gilman Home Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 243 over Gilman Home Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.