US Bridges

Goetz Road over San Jacinto River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 1.4 Mi. S/O Ellis Avenue · Structure no. 56C0172

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,746
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goetz Road over San Jacinto River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Goetz Road over San Jacinto River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,348 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGoetz Road
CrossesSan Jacinto River
Location1.4 Mi. S/O Ellis Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75125, -117.22354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,746 (2018)
Projected traffic15,348 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Goetz Road over San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goetz Road over San Jacinto River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Goetz Road over San Jacinto River carry?

About 12,746 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goetz Road over San Jacinto River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Goetz Road over San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.