US Bridges

Sanderson Avenue over Salt Creek Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 200 N Domenigoni Pkwy · Structure no. 56C0540L

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanderson Avenue over Salt Creek Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sanderson Avenue over Salt Creek Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,305 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSanderson Avenue
CrossesSalt Creek Channel
Location200 N Domenigoni Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71409, -117.00588
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2014)
Projected traffic10,305 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanderson Avenue over Salt Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanderson Avenue over Salt Creek Channel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sanderson Avenue over Salt Creek Channel carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sanderson Avenue over Salt Creek Channel?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Sanderson Avenue over Salt Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.