US Bridges

Monterey Avenue over Whitewater River

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.9 MI N/O Fred Waring DR · Structure no. 56C0467

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
393 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monterey Avenue over Whitewater River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monterey Avenue 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 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,824 by 2042. The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMonterey Avenue
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.9 MI N/O Fred Waring DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.74066, -116.39105
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length393 ft (119.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic61,824 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Monterey Avenue over Whitewater River built?

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

What condition is Monterey Avenue over Whitewater River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Monterey Avenue over Whitewater River carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monterey Avenue over Whitewater River?

The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Monterey Avenue over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.