US Bridges

Rainbow Canyon Rd. over Pechanga Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.35 MI S/O Pechanga Pkwy · Structure no. 56C0284

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainbow Canyon Rd. over Pechanga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rainbow Canyon Rd. over Pechanga Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,815 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRainbow Canyon Rd.
CrossesPechanga Creek
Location0.35 MI S/O Pechanga Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.46857, -117.12868
Functional classUrban 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2014)
Projected traffic14,815 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rainbow Canyon Rd. over Pechanga Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainbow Canyon Rd. over Pechanga Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rainbow Canyon Rd. over Pechanga Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rainbow Canyon Rd. over Pechanga Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rainbow Canyon Rd. over Pechanga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.