US Bridges

Commerce Center DR over Waddell Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 MI Nw/O Via Montezuma · Structure no. 56C0439

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Center DR over Waddell Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Commerce Center DR over Waddell Wash 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,522 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCommerce Center DR
CrossesWaddell Wash
Location0.3 MI Nw/O Via Montezuma
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.51388, -117.16243
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2014)
Projected traffic8,522 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Commerce Center DR over Waddell Wash built?

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

What condition is Commerce Center DR over Waddell Wash 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 Commerce Center DR over Waddell Wash carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Center DR over Waddell Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Center DR over Waddell Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.