US Bridges

Via Norte over Margarita Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.02 MI S Cale Pina Colda · Structure no. 56C0316

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Norte over Margarita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Via Norte over Margarita Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,349 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVia Norte
CrossesMargarita Creek
Location0.02 MI S Cale Pina Colda
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.52567, -117.13936
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,349 by 2045
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 Via Norte over Margarita Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Norte over Margarita 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Via Norte over Margarita Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Via Norte over Margarita Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Via Norte over Margarita Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.