US Bridges

Limonite Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. Ne/O Pacific Ave. · Structure no. 56C0150

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,852
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limonite Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Limonite Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15,852 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,503 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLimonite Avenue
CrossesSunnyslope Storm Channel
Location0.1 Mi. Ne/O Pacific Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.99153, -117.42417
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,852 (2014)
Projected traffic35,503 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Limonite Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Channel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limonite Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm 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 Limonite Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Channel carry?

About 15,852 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Limonite Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Limonite Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.