US Bridges

Palm Drive over Yucca Drive Drain

Fair

Riverside County, California · 50 S/O Mission Lakes Blv · Structure no. 56C0376

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Drive over Yucca Drive Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palm Drive over Yucca Drive Drain in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,670 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalm Drive
CrossesYucca Drive Drain
Location50 S/O Mission Lakes Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.97569, -116.50124
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2020)
Projected traffic22,670 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Palm Drive over Yucca Drive Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Drive over Yucca Drive Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Palm Drive over Yucca Drive Drain carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palm Drive over Yucca Drive Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Drive over Yucca Drive Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.