US Bridges

Sanderson Avenue over Hemet Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.4 Mi. N/O Stetson Ave. · Structure no. 56C0166

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanderson Avenue over Hemet Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Sanderson Avenue over Hemet 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 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,123 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanderson Avenue
CrossesHemet Channel
Location0.4 Mi. N/O Stetson Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.7345, -117.00652
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2014)
Projected traffic39,123 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 Sanderson Avenue over Hemet Channel built?

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

What condition is Sanderson Avenue over Hemet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sanderson Avenue over Hemet Channel carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sanderson Avenue over Hemet Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Sanderson Avenue over Hemet Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.