US Bridges

Jefferson Avenue over North Fork Yoder Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Murrta Hot Sps · Structure no. 56C0490

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,546
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Avenue over North Fork Yoder Wash is a steel culvert carrying Jefferson Avenue over North Fork Yoder Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 23,546 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,320 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Yoder Wash
Location0.3 MI S/O Murrta Hot Sps
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.54696, -117.19481
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,546 (2018)
Projected traffic47,320 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jefferson Avenue over North Fork Yoder Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Jefferson Avenue over North Fork Yoder Wash 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over North Fork Yoder Wash carry?

About 23,546 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Avenue over North Fork Yoder Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Jefferson Avenue over North Fork Yoder Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.