US Bridges

Esperanza Avenue over San Gorgonio River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 1.0 Mi. Se/O Broadway · Structure no. 56C0489

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esperanza Avenue over San Gorgonio River is a concrete culvert carrying Esperanza Avenue over San Gorgonio River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1999, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesEsperanza Avenue
CrossesSan Gorgonio River
Location1.0 Mi. Se/O Broadway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.90174, -116.76884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2011)
Projected traffic2,195 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Esperanza Avenue over San Gorgonio River built?

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

What condition is Esperanza Avenue over San Gorgonio 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Esperanza Avenue over San Gorgonio River carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Esperanza Avenue over San Gorgonio River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Esperanza Avenue over San Gorgonio River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.