US Bridges

Limited Avenue over Elsinore Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. W/O Main Street · Structure no. 56C0459

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,652
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limited Avenue over Elsinore Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Limited Avenue over Elsinore Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 2,652 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,456 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLimited Avenue
CrossesElsinore Channel
Location0.2 Mi. W/O Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.66702, -117.33146
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,652 (2021)
Projected traffic6,456 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Limited Avenue over Elsinore Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limited Avenue over Elsinore Channel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Limited Avenue over Elsinore Channel carry?

About 2,652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Limited Avenue over Elsinore Channel?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Limited Avenue over Elsinore Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.