US Bridges

Knabe Road over Brown Canyon Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 1.0 Mi. S/O Weirick Road · Structure no. 56C0425

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,832
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knabe Road over Brown Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Knabe Road over Brown Canyon Channel 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 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 13,832 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,671 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKnabe Road
CrossesBrown Canyon Channel
Location1.0 Mi. S/O Weirick Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.79487, -117.50051
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,832 (2015)
Projected traffic18,671 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Knabe Road over Brown Canyon Channel built?

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

What condition is Knabe Road over Brown Canyon 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Knabe Road over Brown Canyon Channel carry?

About 13,832 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Knabe Road over Brown Canyon Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Knabe Road over Brown Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.