US Bridges

50th Avenue over Grapefruit Blvd & UP RR

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 MI E of I86 · Structure no. 56C0590

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,785
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

50th Avenue over Grapefruit Blvd & UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 50th Avenue over Grapefruit Blvd & UP RR in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,185 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries50th Avenue
CrossesGrapefruit Blvd & UP RR
Location0.2 MI E of I86
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.68569, -116.17938
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (112 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,785 (2017)
Projected traffic11,185 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 50th Avenue over Grapefruit Blvd & UP RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50th Avenue over Grapefruit Blvd & UP RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 50th Avenue over Grapefruit Blvd & UP RR carry?

About 8,785 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 50th Avenue over Grapefruit Blvd & UP RR?

The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 50th Avenue over Grapefruit Blvd & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.