US Bridges

32nd Avenue over Palo Verde Lagoon

Fair

Riverside County, California · 2 Mi. W/O "c" Boulevard · Structure no. 56C0254

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Avenue over Palo Verde Lagoon is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 32nd Avenue over Palo Verde Lagoon in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries32nd Avenue
CrossesPalo Verde Lagoon
Location2 Mi. W/O "c" Boulevard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.47777, -114.69151
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic650 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 32nd Avenue over Palo Verde Lagoon built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd Avenue over Palo Verde Lagoon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 32nd Avenue over Palo Verde Lagoon carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Avenue over Palo Verde Lagoon?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Avenue over Palo Verde Lagoon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.