Ynez Road over Empire Creek
GoodRiverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. N/O Rancho Calif · Structure no. 56C0437
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ynez Road over Empire Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ynez Road over Empire Creek 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,560 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ynez Road over Empire Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ynez Road over Empire Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ynez Road over Empire Creek carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ynez Road over Empire Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Ynez Road over Empire Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.