US Bridges

Chuckwalla Vly RD over Sutro Ditch

FairClosed to traffic

Riverside County, California · 3 Mi. E/O Corn Springs RD · Structure no. 56C0104

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chuckwalla Vly RD over Sutro Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chuckwalla Vly RD over Sutro 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChuckwalla Vly RD
CrossesSutro Ditch
Location3 Mi. E/O Corn Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.65191, -115.19378
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic53 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Chuckwalla Vly RD over Sutro 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 Sutro Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chuckwalla Vly RD over Sutro Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chuckwalla Vly RD over Sutro Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chuckwalla Vly RD over Sutro Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.