US Bridges

3rd Street over North Norco Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 200 W/O Route 15 Fwy · Structure no. 56C0319

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,753
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over North Norco Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd Street over North Norco Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,753 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,404 by 2047. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd Street
CrossesNorth Norco Channel
Location200 W/O Route 15 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91657, -117.55807
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,753 (2018)
Projected traffic4,404 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 3rd Street over North Norco Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over North Norco Channel 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does 3rd Street over North Norco Channel carry?

About 2,753 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street over North Norco Channel?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street over North Norco Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.