US Bridges

Cherry Avenue over Marshall Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 50 S/O Brookside Avenue · Structure no. 56C0242

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,217
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Avenue over Marshall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Avenue over Marshall Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2,217 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCherry Avenue
CrossesMarshall Creek
Location50 S/O Brookside Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.96138, -116.96418
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,217 (2014)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cherry Avenue over Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Avenue over Marshall Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Avenue over Marshall Creek carry?

About 2,217 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Avenue over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Avenue over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.