US Bridges

Van Buren Boulevrd over San Sevaine Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. Nw/O Bellegrave · Structure no. 56C0142

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Boulevrd over San Sevaine Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Van Buren Boulevrd over San Sevaine Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 71 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 6 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,226 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVan Buren Boulevrd
CrossesSan Sevaine Channel
Location0.1 Mi. Nw/O Bellegrave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.00724, -117.50474
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2014)
Projected traffic53,226 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Van Buren Boulevrd over San Sevaine Channel built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Van Buren Boulevrd over San Sevaine Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren Boulevrd over San Sevaine Channel carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Boulevrd over San Sevaine Channel?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Van Buren Boulevrd over San Sevaine Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.