US Bridges

Washington Avenue over Drainage Line F

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. Nw/O Kalmia St. · Structure no. 56C0491

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,916
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over Drainage Line F is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Washington 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 20,916 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,790 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesDrainage Line F
Location0.1 Mi. Nw/O Kalmia St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.5573, -117.21794
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,916 (2018)
Projected traffic42,790 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Washington Avenue over Drainage Line F built?

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

What condition is Washington 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 Washington Avenue over Drainage Line F carry?

About 20,916 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over Drainage Line F?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over Drainage Line F?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.