US Bridges

State Route 86S SB over Whitewater River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-086-R9.78 · Structure no. 56 0777L

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
843 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
153,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86S SB over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 86S SB over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 153,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,936 by 2045. The structure is 843 ft (257 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 86S SB
CrossesWhitewater River
Location08-RIV-086-R9.78
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.55263, -116.09619
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length843 ft (257 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,000 (2020)
Projected traffic177,936 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 86S SB over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 86S SB over Whitewater River 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 86S SB over Whitewater River carry?

About 153,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 86S SB over Whitewater River?

The structure is 843 ft (257 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 86S SB over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.