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State Route 86S over Buchanan Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-086-R11.64 · Structure no. 56 0812

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 86S over Buchanan Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 86S over Buchanan Channel 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,400 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 86S
CrossesBuchanan Channel
Location08-RIV-086-R11.64
RouteState Highway 86
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.58022, -116.09535
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2020)
Projected traffic21,400 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 State Route 86S over Buchanan Channel built?

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

What condition is State Route 86S over Buchanan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 86S over Buchanan Channel carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 86S over Buchanan Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns State Route 86S over Buchanan Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.