US Bridges

Pacific Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Chan

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. N/O Limonite Ave. · Structure no. 56C0210

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Pacific Avenue 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,189 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPacific Avenue
CrossesSunnyslope Storm Chan
Location0.3 Mi. N/O Limonite Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.99397, -117.42439
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2014)
Projected traffic8,189 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 Pacific Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Chan built?

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

What condition is Pacific Avenue 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 Pacific Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Chan carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Chan?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific Avenue over Sunnyslope Storm Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.