Del Rio Road over Empire Creek
FairRiverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. Nw/O Front Street · Structure no. 56C0385
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Del Rio Road over Empire Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Del Rio Road 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Del Rio Road over Empire Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Del Rio Road over Empire 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Del Rio Road over Empire Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Del Rio Road over Empire Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Del Rio Road over Empire Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.