US Bridges

Cedar Avenue over Bautista Creek Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Mountain Ave. · Structure no. 56C0350

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,759
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Avenue over Bautista Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Avenue over Bautista Creek Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,668 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCedar Avenue
CrossesBautista Creek Channel
Location0.2 Mi. E/O Mountain Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.76226, -116.90841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,759 (2016)
Projected traffic3,668 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cedar Avenue over Bautista Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Avenue over Bautista Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Cedar Avenue over Bautista Creek Channel carry?

About 2,759 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Avenue over Bautista Creek Channel?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Avenue over Bautista Creek Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.