US Bridges

Vail Ranch Parkway over Golf Course Drain

Fair

Riverside County, California · 100 E/O Redhawk Parkway · Structure no. 56C0427

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vail Ranch Parkway over Golf Course Drain is a steel culvert carrying Vail Ranch Parkway over Golf Course Drain 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,688 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVail Ranch Parkway
CrossesGolf Course Drain
Location100 E/O Redhawk Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.47296, -117.09249
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2014)
Projected traffic10,688 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vail Ranch Parkway over Golf Course Drain built?

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

What condition is Vail Ranch Parkway over Golf Course Drain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vail Ranch Parkway over Golf Course Drain carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vail Ranch Parkway over Golf Course Drain?

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

Who owns Vail Ranch Parkway over Golf Course Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.