US Bridges

Calimesa Boulevard over N Fork El Casco Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. Nw/O Cherry Vally · Structure no. 56C0369

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calimesa Boulevard over N Fork El Casco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Calimesa Boulevard over N Fork El Casco Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCalimesa Boulevard
CrossesN Fork El Casco Creek
Location0.3 Mi. Nw/O Cherry Vally
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.96994, -117.03684
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic2,166 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Calimesa Boulevard over N Fork El Casco Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calimesa Boulevard over N Fork El Casco Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does Calimesa Boulevard over N Fork El Casco Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Calimesa Boulevard over N Fork El Casco Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Calimesa Boulevard over N Fork El Casco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.