US Bridges

Van Buren Blvd. over Hole Creek Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · At Arlington Avenue · Structure no. 56C0144

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,950
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Blvd. over Hole Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Van Buren Blvd. over Hole Creek Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 90 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,512 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVan Buren Blvd.
CrossesHole Creek Channel
LocationAt Arlington Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.9467, -117.45464
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,950 (2018)
Projected traffic51,512 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buren Blvd. over Hole Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Van Buren Blvd. over Hole Creek Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren Blvd. over Hole Creek Channel carry?

About 61,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Blvd. over Hole Creek Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Blvd. over Hole Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.