US Bridges

Van Buren Blvd over Rctc & BNSF

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 MI W/O RTE 215 · Structure no. 56C0567

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,596
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Blvd over Rctc & BNSF is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren Blvd over Rctc & BNSF in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 45,596 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Blvd
CrossesRctc & BNSF
Location0.1 MI W/O RTE 215
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.88782, -117.2714
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,596 (2014)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Van Buren Blvd over Rctc & BNSF built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Blvd over Rctc & BNSF 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren Blvd over Rctc & BNSF carry?

About 45,596 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Blvd over Rctc & BNSF?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Blvd over Rctc & BNSF?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.