Van Buren Blvd. over Pyrite Channel
FairRiverside County, California · 0.6 Mi. S/O Jurupa Road · Structure no. 56C0143
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,871
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Buren Blvd. over Pyrite Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Van Buren Blvd. over Pyrite Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1954, 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 33,871 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,007 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Buren Blvd. over Pyrite Channel built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Buren Blvd. over Pyrite 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Van Buren Blvd. over Pyrite Channel carry?
About 33,871 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Van Buren Blvd. over Pyrite Channel?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Van Buren Blvd. over Pyrite Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.