US Bridges

5th Street over North Norco Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 50 E/O Route 15 Freeway · Structure no. 56C0391

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,922
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over North Norco Channel is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Street over North Norco Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2047. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesNorth Norco Channel
Location50 E/O Route 15 Freeway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.93095, -117.55564
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,922 (2012)
Projected traffic4,360 by 2047
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 5th Street over North Norco Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over North Norco Channel 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does 5th Street over North Norco Channel carry?

About 3,922 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over North Norco Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over North Norco Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.