US Bridges

Washington Avenue over Meridian Street Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. W/O Mountain Ave. · Structure no. 56C0388

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,298
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over Meridian Street Channel is a concrete slab carrying Washington Avenue over Meridian Street Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1988, 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 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,179 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesMeridian Street Channel
Location0.3 Mi. W/O Mountain Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.76529, -116.92807
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2011)
Projected traffic2,179 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Washington Avenue over Meridian Street Channel built?

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

What condition is Washington 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 Washington Avenue over Meridian Street Channel carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over Meridian Street Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over Meridian Street Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.