Avenue 52 over Whitewater River
FairRiverside County, California · 800 W/O ST RTE 86S · Structure no. 56C0465
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 459 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,537
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 52 over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 52 over Whitewater River 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 8,537 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,222 by 2041. The structure is 459 ft (139.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue 52 over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 52 over Whitewater River 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 Avenue 52 over Whitewater River carry?
About 8,537 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 52 over Whitewater River?
The structure is 459 ft (139.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 52 over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.