US Bridges

Vine ST over University Avenue

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.12 Mi. E/O Rte. 91 Fwy. · Structure no. 56C0060

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,758
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine ST over University Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vine ST over University Avenue in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,758 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVine ST
CrossesUniversity Avenue
Location0.12 Mi. E/O Rte. 91 Fwy.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.97904, -117.36879
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,758 (2023)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vine ST over University Avenue built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vine ST over University Avenue 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 Vine ST over University Avenue carry?

About 1,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vine ST over University Avenue?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Vine ST over University Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.