US Bridges

8th Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 11)

Good

Riverside County, California · 1.47 Mi. W/O Rte. 95 Hwy. · Structure no. 56C0256

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 11) is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 11) in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8th Avenue
Crosses"c" Canal (siphon 11)
Location1.47 Mi. W/O Rte. 95 Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.64668, -114.59751
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2012)
Projected traffic306 by 2046
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 8th Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 11) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 11) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 11) carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8th Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 11)?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 11)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.