US Bridges

Riverview Drive over Sunnyslope Storm Chan

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. S/O Limonite Ave. · Structure no. 56C0209

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Drive over Sunnyslope Storm Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Riverview Drive over Sunnyslope Storm Chan 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,094 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Drive
CrossesSunnyslope Storm Chan
Location0.3 Mi. S/O Limonite Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.9886, -117.42302
Functional classUrban Collector

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic4,094 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Riverview Drive over Sunnyslope Storm Chan built?

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

What condition is Riverview Drive over Sunnyslope Storm Chan 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 Riverview Drive over Sunnyslope Storm Chan carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverview Drive over Sunnyslope Storm Chan?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Drive over Sunnyslope Storm Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.