US Bridges

Airport Boulevard over Whitewater River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.21 Mi. W/O ST RTE 86S · Structure no. 56C0020

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
366 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Boulevard over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Boulevard over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,442 by 2041. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Boulevard
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.21 Mi. W/O ST RTE 86S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.64199, -116.13776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,442 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Airport Boulevard over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Airport Boulevard 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 Airport Boulevard over Whitewater River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airport Boulevard over Whitewater River?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Boulevard over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.