US Bridges

Auto Center Drive over San Jacinto River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 MI Nw/O Railrd Cyn RD · Structure no. 56C0309

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,507
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auto Center Drive over San Jacinto River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Auto Center Drive over San Jacinto River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6,507 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,911 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAuto Center Drive
CrossesSan Jacinto River
Location0.2 MI Nw/O Railrd Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.66283, -117.3023
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (92.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2021)
Projected traffic12,911 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Auto Center Drive over San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auto Center Drive over San Jacinto 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Auto Center Drive over San Jacinto River carry?

About 6,507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auto Center Drive over San Jacinto River?

The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Auto Center Drive over San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.