US Bridges

S Palm Canyon DR over Cherly Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Bogert Trail · Structure no. 56C0352

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,870
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Palm Canyon DR over Cherly Creek is a concrete slab carrying S Palm Canyon DR over Cherly Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,527 by 2047. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS Palm Canyon DR
CrossesCherly Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Bogert Trail
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.7786, -116.54552
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2020)
Projected traffic5,527 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Palm Canyon DR over Cherly Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is S Palm Canyon DR over Cherly Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S Palm Canyon DR over Cherly Creek carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Palm Canyon DR over Cherly Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns S Palm Canyon DR over Cherly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.