Jefferson Avenue over Santa Gertrudis Creek
FairRiverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. Nw/O Winchstr RD · Structure no. 56C0042
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Avenue over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson Avenue over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,535 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Avenue over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Santa Gertrudis 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Avenue over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.