El Cielo Road over Tahquiz Creek
GoodRiverside County, California · 0.4 MI S Ramon Road · Structure no. 56C0537
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,931
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Cielo Road over Tahquiz Creek is a steel culvert carrying El Cielo Road over Tahquiz Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,931 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,551 by 2047. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Cielo Road over Tahquiz Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Cielo Road over Tahquiz 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does El Cielo Road over Tahquiz Creek carry?
About 4,931 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Cielo Road over Tahquiz Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns El Cielo Road over Tahquiz Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.