US Bridges

Mssn Bl/Buena Vst over Santa Ana River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 1.47 Mi. W/O RTE 91 Fwy. · Structure no. 56C0071

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,104 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
23,060
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mssn Bl/Buena Vst over Santa Ana River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mssn Bl/Buena Vst over Santa Ana River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 23,060 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,343 by 2046. The structure is 1,104 ft (336.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMssn Bl/Buena Vst
CrossesSanta Ana River
Location1.47 Mi. W/O RTE 91 Fwy.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.99096, -117.39497
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,104 ft (336.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,060 (2018)
Projected traffic29,343 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mssn Bl/Buena Vst over Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mssn Bl/Buena Vst over Santa Ana River 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 Mssn Bl/Buena Vst over Santa Ana River carry?

About 23,060 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mssn Bl/Buena Vst over Santa Ana River?

The structure is 1,104 ft (336.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mssn Bl/Buena Vst over Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.