US Bridges

Cactus Avenue over Storm Channel Line F

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. W/O Jf Kennedy DR · Structure no. 56C0421

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Avenue over Storm Channel Line F is a concrete culvert carrying Cactus Avenue over Storm Channel Line F 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,169 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCactus Avenue
CrossesStorm Channel Line F
Location0.2 Mi. W/O Jf Kennedy DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.90999, -117.16042
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,169 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Cactus Avenue over Storm Channel Line F built?

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

What condition is Cactus Avenue over Storm Channel Line F 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cactus Avenue over Storm Channel Line F carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Avenue over Storm Channel Line F?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Avenue over Storm Channel Line F?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.