Chuckwalla Vly RD over Acari Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficRiverside County, California · 6.3 MI E/O Corn Sprngs RD · Structure no. 56C0108
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chuckwalla Vly RD over Acari Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chuckwalla Vly RD over Acari Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1952, 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: 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Acari Ditch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Chuckwalla Vly RD over Acari 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 Acari Ditch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chuckwalla Vly RD over Acari Ditch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Chuckwalla Vly RD over Acari Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.