US Bridges

Wilson Street over Smith Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.64 Mi. E/O Hghlnd Sprgs · Structure no. 56C0305

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Street over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wilson Street over Smith Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,634 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilson Street
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.64 Mi. E/O Hghlnd Sprgs
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.93258, -116.93547
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2014)
Projected traffic30,634 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wilson Street over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Street over Smith 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Street over Smith Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Street over Smith Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Street over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.