US Bridges

Cactus Avenue over Interstate 215

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-R35.93-MORV · Structure no. 56 0755

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Avenue over Interstate 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cactus Avenue over Interstate 215 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCactus Avenue
CrossesInterstate 215
Location08-RIV-215-R35.93-MORV
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.90886, -117.28136
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cactus Avenue over Interstate 215 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Avenue over Interstate 215 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cactus Avenue over Interstate 215 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Avenue over Interstate 215?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Avenue over Interstate 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.