US Bridges

SR 111 Gene Autry over Palm Canyon Wash

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-111-T48.32-PSP · Structure no. 56 0773

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
586 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 111 Gene Autry over Palm Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 111 Gene Autry over Palm Canyon Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,416 by 2038. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 111 Gene Autry
CrossesPalm Canyon Wash
Location08-RIV-111-T48.32-PSP
RouteInterstate 111
Coordinates33.80092, -116.49494
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2012)
Projected traffic33,416 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 111 Gene Autry over Palm Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 111 Gene Autry over Palm Canyon Wash 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR 111 Gene Autry over Palm Canyon Wash carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 111 Gene Autry over Palm Canyon Wash?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 111 Gene Autry over Palm Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.