US Bridges

Ynez Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 300 Nw/O Winchester Rd. · Structure no. 56C0353

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ynez Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ynez Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 38 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,697 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesYnez Road
CrossesSanta Gertrudis Creek
Location300 Nw/O Winchester Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.52538, -117.16081
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2014)
Projected traffic27,697 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Ynez Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Ynez Road over Santa Gertrudis 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ynez Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ynez Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Ynez Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.