Grapefruit Blvd over Whitewater River
PoorRiverside County, California · 0.9 MI S/Airport Blvd · Structure no. 56C0578
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 453 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,074
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grapefruit Blvd over Whitewater River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Grapefruit Blvd over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,074 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,743 by 2042. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grapefruit Blvd over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grapefruit Blvd over Whitewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Grapefruit Blvd over Whitewater River carry?
About 5,074 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grapefruit Blvd over Whitewater River?
The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Grapefruit Blvd over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.