US Bridges

Chuckwalla Vly RD over Segal Ditch

FairClosed to traffic

Riverside County, California · 7.6 MI E/O Corn Sprngs RD · Structure no. 56C0109

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chuckwalla Vly RD over Segal Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Chuckwalla Vly RD over Segal Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChuckwalla Vly RD
CrossesSegal Ditch
Location7.6 MI E/O Corn Sprngs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.61441, -115.1288
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Segal Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chuckwalla Vly RD over Segal 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 Segal Ditch carry?

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

How long is Chuckwalla Vly RD over Segal Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Chuckwalla Vly RD over Segal Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.