US Bridges

Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Storm Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 100 W/O Heacock Avenue · Structure no. 56C0417

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Storm Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Storm Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,621 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCactus Avenue
CrossesSunnymead Storm Channel
Location100 W/O Heacock Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.90998, -117.2439
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,400 (2019)
Projected traffic35,621 by 2041
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 Storm Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Storm 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Storm Channel carry?

About 33,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Storm Channel?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Avenue over Sunnymead Storm Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.