US Bridges

Indian Avenue over Oleander Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 M N/O Oleander Avenue · Structure no. 56C0570

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Avenue over Oleander Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Avenue over Oleander Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,470 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Avenue
CrossesOleander Channel
Location0.1 M N/O Oleander Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.85907, -117.23471
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2017)
Projected traffic28,470 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Indian Avenue over Oleander Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Avenue over Oleander 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Avenue over Oleander Channel carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Indian Avenue over Oleander Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Avenue over Oleander Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.