US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over East Cabazon Ditch

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Main Street · Structure no. 56C0315

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over East Cabazon Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad Avenue over East Cabazon Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesEast Cabazon Ditch
Location0.2 Mi. E/O Main Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.91761, -116.77615
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over East Cabazon Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over East Cabazon Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over East Cabazon Ditch carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over East Cabazon Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over East Cabazon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.