US Bridges

46th Street over Rubidoux Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. Se/O Riverview DR · Structure no. 56C0367

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,774
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46th Street over Rubidoux Channel is a concrete slab carrying 46th Street over Rubidoux Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 53 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 3,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries46th Street
CrossesRubidoux Channel
Location0.3 Mi. Se/O Riverview DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.98724, -117.41829
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,774 (2014)
Projected traffic2,081 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46th Street over Rubidoux Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is 46th Street over Rubidoux 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 46th Street over Rubidoux Channel carry?

About 3,774 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 46th Street over Rubidoux Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 46th Street over Rubidoux Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.