US Bridges

Santa Fe Street over University Avenue

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.14 Mi. E/O Rte. 91 Fwy. · Structure no. 56C0061

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Street over University Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Fe Street 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 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2047. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanta Fe Street
CrossesUniversity Avenue
Location0.14 Mi. E/O Rte. 91 Fwy.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.97876, -117.36822
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2019)
Projected traffic219 by 2047
Trucks4%
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 Santa Fe Street over University Avenue built?

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

What condition is Santa Fe Street over University Avenue 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Street over University Avenue carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Street over University Avenue?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Street over University Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.