US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over East Channel Stubbe Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. W/O Verbenia Ave. · Structure no. 56C0101

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over East Channel Stubbe Wash is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Avenue over East Channel Stubbe Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 91 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesEast Channel Stubbe Wash
Location0.2 Mi. W/O Verbenia Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.92425, -116.69464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic102 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over East Channel Stubbe Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over East Channel Stubbe Wash 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over East Channel Stubbe Wash carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over East Channel Stubbe Wash?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over East Channel Stubbe Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.