US Bridges

22nd Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 77)

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.3 MI W/O Defrain Blvd. · Structure no. 56C0259

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 77) is a concrete culvert carrying 22nd Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 77) in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries22nd Avenue
Crosses"c" Canal (siphon 77)
Location0.3 MI W/O Defrain Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.54444, -114.6261
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic361 by 2040
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 22nd Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 77) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 77) 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 22nd Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 77) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 77)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Avenue over "c" Canal (siphon 77)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.