US Bridges

Magnolia Avenue over Arlington Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. W/O Buchanan St. · Structure no. 56C0354

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Avenue over Arlington Channel is a concrete slab carrying Magnolia Avenue over Arlington Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,917 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMagnolia Avenue
CrossesArlington Channel
Location0.1 Mi. W/O Buchanan St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88998, -117.49941
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2018)
Projected traffic17,917 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Magnolia Avenue over Arlington Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Avenue over Arlington 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Magnolia Avenue over Arlington Channel carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Avenue over Arlington Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Avenue over Arlington Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.