US Bridges

Cook Street over Whitewater River

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.4 MI N/O Fred Waring DR · Structure no. 56C0494

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Street over Whitewater River is a other culvert carrying Cook Street 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,143 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCook Street
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.4 MI N/O Fred Waring DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73416, -116.35607
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 2024
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 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
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic57,143 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Cook Street over Whitewater River built?

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

What condition is Cook Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cook Street over Whitewater River carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cook Street over Whitewater River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Cook Street over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.