US Bridges

Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.5 Mi. E/O Jefferson ST · Structure no. 56C0516

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
570 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,781 by 2043. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFred Waring Drive
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.5 Mi. E/O Jefferson ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72917, -116.25105
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2020)
Projected traffic8,781 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Fred Waring Drive over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.