US Bridges

Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Area Drainage

Good

Riverside County, California · At Veterans Way · Structure no. 56C0416

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Area Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Area Drainage in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,963 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCactus Avenue
CrossesSunnymead Area Drainage
LocationAt Veterans Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.90999, -117.26633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,600 (2017)
Projected traffic59,963 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Area Drainage built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Area Drainage 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 Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Area Drainage carry?

About 40,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Area Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Area Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.