US Bridges

Holmes Avenue over Day Creek Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.7 Mi. W/O Etiwanda Ave. · Structure no. 56C0335

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,536
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Avenue over Day Creek Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Holmes Avenue over Day Creek Channel 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 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 4,536 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolmes Avenue
CrossesDay Creek Channel
Location0.7 Mi. W/O Etiwanda Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.96924, -117.53337
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,536 (2014)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Holmes Avenue over Day Creek Channel built?

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

What condition is Holmes Avenue over Day Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Holmes Avenue over Day Creek Channel carry?

About 4,536 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Avenue over Day Creek Channel?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Avenue over Day Creek Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.