US Bridges

Placentia Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. W/O Route 215 Fwy · Structure no. 56C0450

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Placentia Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Placentia Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,026 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlacentia Avenue
CrossesRctc & BNSF RY
Location0.1 Mi. W/O Route 215 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.82305, -117.24325
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2018)
Projected traffic5,026 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Placentia Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Placentia Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY 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 Placentia Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Placentia Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Placentia Avenue over Rctc & BNSF RY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.