US Bridges

Hole Avenue over LA Sierra Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. E/O LA Sierra Ave · Structure no. 56C0148

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hole Avenue over LA Sierra Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Hole Avenue over LA Sierra Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,908 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHole Avenue
CrossesLA Sierra Channel
Location0.3 Mi. E/O LA Sierra Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.9183, -117.48369
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2018)
Projected traffic41,908 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hole Avenue over LA Sierra Channel built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hole Avenue over LA Sierra 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 Hole Avenue over LA Sierra Channel carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hole Avenue 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 80 ft wide.

Who owns Hole Avenue over LA Sierra Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.