US Bridges

El Dorado Drive over Whitewater River

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. S/O Fred Waring · Structure no. 56C0481

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
447 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Dorado Drive over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Dorado Drive over Whitewater River 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,442 by 2042. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Dorado Drive
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.1 Mi. S/O Fred Waring
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.72706, -116.3379
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,442 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 El Dorado Drive over Whitewater River built?

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

What condition is El Dorado Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does El Dorado Drive over Whitewater River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Dorado Drive over Whitewater River?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns El Dorado Drive over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.