US Bridges

Cawston Avenue over Hemet Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Stetson Ave. · Structure no. 56C0330

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cawston Avenue over Hemet Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Cawston Avenue over Hemet Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,333 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCawston Avenue
CrossesHemet Channel
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Stetson Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73125, -117.01525
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2014)
Projected traffic4,333 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cawston Avenue over Hemet Channel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cawston Avenue over Hemet Channel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cawston Avenue over Hemet Channel carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cawston Avenue over Hemet Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Cawston Avenue over Hemet Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.