US Bridges

Willows Avenue over Tucaloca Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. S/O Route 79 Hwy. · Structure no. 56C0526

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,592
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willows Avenue over Tucaloca Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willows Avenue over Tucaloca Creek 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 5,592 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,054 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWillows Avenue
CrossesTucaloca Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S/O Route 79 Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.54685, -117.14105
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,592 (2015)
Projected traffic4,054 by 2040
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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Willows Avenue over Tucaloca Creek built?

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

What condition is Willows Avenue over Tucaloca Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Willows Avenue over Tucaloca Creek carry?

About 5,592 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willows Avenue over Tucaloca Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Willows Avenue over Tucaloca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.