Portola Avenue over Haystack Channel
GoodRiverside County, California · 200 N/O Haystack Road · Structure no. 56C0347
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Portola Avenue over Haystack Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Portola Avenue over Haystack 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,670 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Portola Avenue over Haystack Channel built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Portola Avenue over Haystack 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Portola Avenue over Haystack Channel carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Portola Avenue over Haystack Channel?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Portola Avenue over Haystack Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.