US Bridges

Van Buren Blvd. over Limonite Avenue

Fair

Riverside County, California · At Limonite Av · Structure no. 56C0423

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,546
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Blvd. over Limonite Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Buren Blvd. over Limonite Avenue in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 36,546 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,295 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Blvd.
CrossesLimonite Avenue
LocationAt Limonite Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.97561, -117.47588
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,546 (2014)
Projected traffic49,295 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Van Buren Blvd. over Limonite Avenue built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Blvd. over Limonite Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren Blvd. over Limonite Avenue carry?

About 36,546 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Blvd. over Limonite Avenue?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Blvd. over Limonite Avenue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.