US Bridges

Washington Street over French Valley Stream

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.5 Mi. S/O Keller Road · Structure no. 56C0487

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,394
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over French Valley Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Washington Street over French Valley Stream in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 26 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 7,394 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,932 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesFrench Valley Stream
Location0.5 Mi. S/O Keller Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.61792, -117.08803
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,394 (2012)
Projected traffic8,932 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Washington Street over French Valley Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Washington Street over French Valley Stream 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 2022.

How much traffic does Washington Street over French Valley Stream carry?

About 7,394 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over French Valley Stream?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over French Valley Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.