Wells Avenue over LA Sierra Channel
GoodRiverside County, California · 0.17 Mi. Ne/O Hole Avenue · Structure no. 56C0278
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells Avenue over LA Sierra Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Wells Avenue over LA Sierra Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wells Avenue over LA Sierra Channel built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells Avenue over LA Sierra Channel 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Wells Avenue over LA Sierra Channel carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wells Avenue over LA Sierra Channel?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Wells Avenue over LA Sierra Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.