US Bridges

Apela Drive over Strawberry Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Toll Gate Rd. · Structure no. 56C0225

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
704
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apela Drive over Strawberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Apela 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 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesApela Drive
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Toll Gate Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.73234, -116.74163
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2018)
Projected traffic2,095 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Apela Drive over Strawberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Apela 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 Apela Drive over Strawberry Creek carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Apela Drive over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Apela Drive over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.