US Bridges

Bob Hope Drive over Whitewater River

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.6 Mi. N/O ST RTE 111 · Structure no. 56C0068

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
512 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Hope Drive over Whitewater River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bob Hope Drive over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 56 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,711 by 2040. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBob Hope Drive
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.6 Mi. N/O ST RTE 111
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.7443, -116.40808
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic43,711 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bob Hope Drive over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Bob Hope Drive over Whitewater River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Bob Hope Drive over Whitewater River carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bob Hope Drive over Whitewater River?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Hope Drive over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.