US Bridges

LA Sierra Avenue over Route 91

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-091-11.99-RIV · Structure no. 56 0829

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Sierra Avenue over Route 91 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Sierra Avenue over Route 91 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Sierra Avenue
CrossesRoute 91
Location08-RIV-091-11.99-RIV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.90021, -117.47377
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2020)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 LA Sierra Avenue over Route 91 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Sierra Avenue over Route 91 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 LA Sierra Avenue over Route 91 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LA Sierra Avenue over Route 91?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns LA Sierra Avenue over Route 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.