Jefferson Ave over Empire Creek
GoodRiverside County, California · 0.4 Mi. S/O Via Montezuma · Structure no. 56C0384
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Ave over Empire Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Jefferson Ave over Empire Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,717 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Ave over Empire Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Ave over Empire Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson Ave over Empire Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Ave over Empire Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Ave over Empire Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.