US Bridges

Washington Street over Whitewater River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O ST RTE 111 · Structure no. 56C0266

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,370
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Whitewater River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 49 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 5 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 37,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,954 by 2041. The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.2 Mi. N/O ST RTE 111
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71706, -116.29475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,370 (2018)
Projected traffic20,954 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Washington Street over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Washington Street over Whitewater River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Whitewater River carry?

About 37,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Whitewater River?

The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.