US Bridges

State Route 243 over Strawberry Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-243-3.98 · Structure no. 56 0789

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,355
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 243 over Strawberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 243 over Strawberry Creek 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 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 5,355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,467 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 243
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location08-RIV-243-3.98
RouteState Highway 243
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.74096, -116.71896
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,355 (2016)
Projected traffic7,467 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 Strawberry Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 243 over Strawberry Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 243 over Strawberry Creek carry?

About 5,355 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 243 over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 243 over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.