US Bridges

Cathedral Cnyn Dr. over Cathedral Cyn N. Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Palm Canyon DR · Structure no. 56C0211

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cathedral Cnyn Dr. over Cathedral Cyn N. Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cathedral Cnyn Dr. over Cathedral Cyn N. Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,415 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCathedral Cnyn Dr.
CrossesCathedral Cyn N. Channel
Location0.3 MI N/O Palm Canyon DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.78329, -116.46672
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2020)
Projected traffic33,415 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Cathedral Cnyn Dr. over Cathedral Cyn N. Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cathedral Cnyn Dr. over Cathedral Cyn N. 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Cathedral Cnyn Dr. over Cathedral Cyn N. Channel carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cathedral Cnyn Dr. over Cathedral Cyn N. Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Cathedral Cnyn Dr. over Cathedral Cyn N. Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.