US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over South Norco Channel

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Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. S/O River Road · Structure no. 56C0360

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over South Norco Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Avenue over South Norco 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,064 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesSouth Norco Channel
Location0.3 Mi. S/O River Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.89543, -117.57669
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,064 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Lincoln Avenue over South Norco Channel built?

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

What condition is Lincoln Avenue over South Norco 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over South Norco Channel carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over South Norco Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over South Norco Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.