Chuckwalla Vly RD over Tarantula Ditch
PoorPosted for loadRiverside County, California · 1.5 MI E/O Corn Sprngs RD · Structure no. 56C0103
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1944
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chuckwalla Vly RD over Tarantula Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chuckwalla Vly RD over Tarantula Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1944, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chuckwalla Vly RD over Tarantula Ditch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.
What condition is Chuckwalla Vly RD over Tarantula Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Chuckwalla Vly RD over Tarantula Ditch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chuckwalla Vly RD over Tarantula Ditch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Chuckwalla Vly RD over Tarantula Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.