US Bridges

Delano Drive over Strawberry Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Toll Gate Rd. · Structure no. 56C0224

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delano Drive over Strawberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Delano Drive over Strawberry Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDelano Drive
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Toll Gate Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.73764, -116.72824
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic612 by 2041
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 Delano Drive over Strawberry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delano Drive over Strawberry Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Delano Drive over Strawberry Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Delano Drive over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Delano Drive over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.