US Bridges

Pierce Street over LA Sierra Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Rte. 91 Fwy. · Structure no. 56C0147

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Street over LA Sierra Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Pierce Street over LA Sierra Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,512 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPierce Street
CrossesLA Sierra Channel
Location0.1 Mi. N/O Rte. 91 Fwy.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.89824, -117.49352
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2018)
Projected traffic52,512 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pierce Street over LA Sierra Channel built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Pierce Street over LA Sierra 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pierce Street over LA Sierra Channel carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Street over LA Sierra Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Street over LA Sierra Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.