US Bridges

Monroe Street over Whitewater River

Poor

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. S/O Rte. I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 56C0083

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
490 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Whitewater River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monroe Street over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,563 by 2043. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.1 Mi. S/O Rte. I-10 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73685, -116.23368
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2017)
Projected traffic17,563 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Monroe Street over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street over Whitewater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Monroe Street over Whitewater River carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Whitewater River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.