US Bridges

Cholla Way over Palm Valy Stormwtr Chann

Good

Riverside County, California · At Canyon Road · Structure no. 56C0328

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cholla Way over Palm Valy Stormwtr Chann is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cholla Way over Palm Valy Stormwtr Chann in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCholla Way
CrossesPalm Valy Stormwtr Chann
LocationAt Canyon Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.68864, -116.40881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2015)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cholla Way over Palm Valy Stormwtr Chann built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cholla Way over Palm Valy Stormwtr Chann 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cholla Way over Palm Valy Stormwtr Chann carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cholla Way over Palm Valy Stormwtr Chann?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cholla Way over Palm Valy Stormwtr Chann?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.