US Bridges

Pierce Street over Arlington Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. S/O Magnolia Ave. · Structure no. 56C0356

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Street over Arlington Channel is a concrete slab carrying Pierce Street 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,795 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPierce Street
CrossesArlington Channel
Location0.2 Mi. S/O Magnolia Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.89338, -117.48956
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2019)
Projected traffic23,795 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pierce Street over Arlington Channel built?

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

What condition is Pierce Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pierce Street over Arlington Channel carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Street over Arlington Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Street over Arlington Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.