US Bridges

Jefferson Avenue over Warm Springs Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 1.1 Mi. Nw/O Winchester · Structure no. 56C0228

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,474
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Avenue over Warm Springs Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jefferson Avenue over Warm Springs Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 29,474 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,547 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Avenue
CrossesWarm Springs Creek
Location1.1 Mi. Nw/O Winchester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.53204, -117.17728
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,474 (2018)
Projected traffic36,547 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jefferson Avenue over Warm Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Warm Springs 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Warm Springs Creek carry?

About 29,474 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Avenue over Warm Springs Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Warm Springs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.