US Bridges

Highland Home Road over Smith Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 200 N/O Ramsey Street · Structure no. 56C0445

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Home Road over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Home Road over Smith Creek 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,542 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Home Road
CrossesSmith Creek
Location200 N/O Ramsey Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.92788, -116.92977
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,542 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Highland Home Road over Smith Creek built?

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

What condition is Highland Home Road over Smith Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Highland Home Road over Smith Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Home Road over Smith Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Home Road over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.