US Bridges

Mt. Rubidoux Drive over Buena Vista Avenue

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.5 MI E/O Santa Ana Rvr. · Structure no. 56C0072

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Rubidoux Drive over Buena Vista Avenue is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mt. Rubidoux Drive over Buena Vista Avenue in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt. Rubidoux Drive
CrossesBuena Vista Avenue
Location0.5 MI E/O Santa Ana Rvr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.98812, -117.38598
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2018)
Projected traffic333 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Rubidoux Drive over Buena Vista Avenue built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Rubidoux Drive over Buena Vista 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 Mt. Rubidoux Drive over Buena Vista Avenue carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Rubidoux Drive over Buena Vista Avenue?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Rubidoux Drive over Buena Vista Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.