US Bridges

Liefer Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 100 N/O Nicolas Road · Structure no. 56C0519

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liefer Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Liefer Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesLiefer Road
CrossesSanta Gertrudis Creek
Location100 N/O Nicolas Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.5433, -117.11572
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic428 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Liefer Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liefer Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Liefer Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liefer Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Liefer Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.