US Bridges

Cota Street over Corona Storm Drain

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.4 Mi. S/O River Road · Structure no. 56C0250

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cota Street over Corona Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Cota Street over Corona Storm Drain in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 55 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCota Street
CrossesCorona Storm Drain
Location0.4 Mi. S/O River Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88672, -117.57139
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,228 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cota Street over Corona Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Cota Street over Corona Storm Drain 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 2025.

How much traffic does Cota Street over Corona Storm Drain carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cota Street over Corona Storm Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cota Street over Corona Storm Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.