US Bridges

Miles Avenue over Whitewater River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 MI North of ST Rt 111 · Structure no. 56C0524

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miles Avenue over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miles Avenue over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,442 by 2042. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMiles Avenue
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.2 MI North of ST Rt 111
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.72211, -116.31735
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,442 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Miles Avenue over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miles Avenue over Whitewater River 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 Miles Avenue over Whitewater River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miles Avenue over Whitewater River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Miles Avenue over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.