US Bridges

Golden Avenue over LA Sierra Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. S/O Collett Ave. · Structure no. 56C0422

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Avenue over LA Sierra Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Golden Avenue over LA Sierra Channel 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,338 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Avenue
CrossesLA Sierra Channel
Location0.2 Mi. S/O Collett Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.90661, -117.48556
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,338 by 2046
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 Golden Avenue over LA Sierra Channel built?

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

What condition is Golden Avenue over LA Sierra 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Avenue over LA Sierra Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Golden Avenue over LA Sierra Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Avenue over LA Sierra Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.