US Bridges

Fred Waring Drive over Palm Vly Strmwtr Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Rte. 111 Hwy. · Structure no. 56C0167

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred Waring Drive over Palm Vly Strmwtr Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fred Waring Drive over Palm Vly Strmwtr Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,216 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFred Waring Drive
CrossesPalm Vly Strmwtr Channel
Location0.2 Mi. E/O Rte. 111 Hwy.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72847, -116.39997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic41,216 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fred Waring Drive over Palm Vly Strmwtr Channel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Fred Waring Drive over Palm Vly Strmwtr 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Fred Waring Drive over Palm Vly Strmwtr Channel carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fred Waring Drive over Palm Vly Strmwtr Channel?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Fred Waring Drive over Palm Vly Strmwtr Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.