US Bridges

Hellman Avenue over Chandler Street Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Chandler St. · Structure no. 56C0343

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,971
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hellman Avenue over Chandler Street Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Hellman Avenue over Chandler Street Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,971 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,159 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHellman Avenue
CrossesChandler Street Channel
Location0.1 Mi. N/O Chandler St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.94788, -117.61089
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,971 (2014)
Projected traffic2,159 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hellman Avenue over Chandler Street Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hellman Avenue over Chandler Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hellman Avenue over Chandler Street Channel carry?

About 2,971 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hellman Avenue over Chandler Street Channel?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Hellman Avenue over Chandler Street Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.