US Bridges

Jefferson Avenue over Drainage Line F

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 MI Nw/O Kalmia Street · Structure no. 56C0478

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,591
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Avenue over Drainage Line F is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Avenue over Drainage Line F in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,591 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,792 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJefferson Avenue
CrossesDrainage Line F
Location0.1 MI Nw/O Kalmia Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.56219, -117.21146
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,591 (2018)
Projected traffic38,792 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Jefferson Avenue over Drainage Line F built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Drainage Line F 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Drainage Line F carry?

About 12,591 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Avenue over Drainage Line F?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Drainage Line F?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.