US Bridges

Perris Boulevard over Perris Valley Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 1.0 Mi. S/O Iris Avenue · Structure no. 56C0464

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perris Boulevard over Perris Valley Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Perris Boulevard over Perris Valley Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 26,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,267 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPerris Boulevard
CrossesPerris Valley Channel
Location1.0 Mi. S/O Iris Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.87353, -117.226
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,300 (2017)
Projected traffic35,267 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Perris Boulevard over Perris Valley Channel built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perris Boulevard over Perris Valley Channel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Perris Boulevard over Perris Valley Channel carry?

About 26,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perris Boulevard over Perris Valley Channel?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Perris Boulevard over Perris Valley Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.