US Bridges

Cactus Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.0 Mi. W/O Route 215 Fwy · Structure no. 56C0340

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,110
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Cactus Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 32 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 9,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,222 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCactus Avenue
CrossesRctc & BNSF RY
Location0.0 Mi. W/O Route 215 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.90848, -117.28377
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,110 (2014)
Projected traffic5,222 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Cactus Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Cactus Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cactus Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY carry?

About 9,110 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.