US Bridges

Commerce Street over University Avenue

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.22 Mi. E/O Rte. 91 Fwy. · Structure no. 56C0065

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
815
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Street over University Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommerce Street
CrossesUniversity Avenue
Location0.22 Mi. E/O Rte. 91 Fwy.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.97838, -117.36713
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2019)
Projected traffic670 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 Commerce Street over University Avenue built?

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

What condition is Commerce 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce Street over University Avenue carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Street over University Avenue?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Street over University Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.