US Bridges

Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. W/O Eldorado DR · Structure no. 56C0493

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
255 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River is a other culvert carrying Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,609 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFred Waring Drive
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.1 Mi. W/O Eldorado DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72875, -116.34196
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic72,609 by 2042
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 SystemYes

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 Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fred Waring 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 Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.