US Bridges

Victoria Avenue over Tequesquite Arroyo

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.65 Mi. S/O 14 TH Street · Structure no. 56C0055

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
492 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,360
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Avenue over Tequesquite Arroyo is a concrete arch - deck carrying Victoria Avenue over Tequesquite Arroyo in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 11,360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,573 by 2044. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Avenue
CrossesTequesquite Arroyo
Location0.65 Mi. S/O 14 TH Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.96119, -117.37026
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,360 (2015)
Projected traffic15,573 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Victoria Avenue over Tequesquite Arroyo built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria Avenue over Tequesquite Arroyo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Victoria Avenue over Tequesquite Arroyo carry?

About 11,360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Avenue over Tequesquite Arroyo?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Avenue over Tequesquite Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.