US Bridges

Pachappa Drive over UP RR & Metrolink

Good

Riverside County, California · 150 Se/O Olivewood Ave. · Structure no. 56C0281

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pachappa Drive over UP RR & Metrolink is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pachappa Drive over UP RR & Metrolink in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,654 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPachappa Drive
CrossesUP RR & Metrolink
Location150 Se/O Olivewood Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.96076, -117.38434
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2023)
Projected traffic5,654 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pachappa Drive over UP RR & Metrolink built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pachappa Drive over UP RR & Metrolink 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 2022.

How much traffic does Pachappa Drive over UP RR & Metrolink carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pachappa Drive over UP RR & Metrolink?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pachappa Drive over UP RR & Metrolink?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.