US Bridges

Mountain Avenue over Meridian Street Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. Se/O Esplanade Av · Structure no. 56C0387

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,091
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Avenue over Meridian Street Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mountain Avenue over Meridian Street Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 37 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 12,091 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,906 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMountain Avenue
CrossesMeridian Street Channel
Location0.1 Mi. Se/O Esplanade Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.76871, -116.92705
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,091 (2011)
Projected traffic21,906 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Mountain Avenue over Meridian Street Channel built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Mountain Avenue over Meridian Street 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Mountain Avenue over Meridian Street Channel carry?

About 12,091 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Avenue over Meridian Street Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Avenue over Meridian Street Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.