US Bridges

Grapefruit Blvd over Hazy Ditch

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 MI Sw/O 64th Ave · Structure no. 56C0592

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,601
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grapefruit Blvd over Hazy Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Grapefruit Blvd over Hazy Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 8,601 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,451 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrapefruit Blvd
CrossesHazy Ditch
Location0.1 MI Sw/O 64th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.5891, -116.09534
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,601 (2021)
Projected traffic15,451 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grapefruit Blvd over Hazy Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grapefruit Blvd over Hazy Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Grapefruit Blvd over Hazy Ditch carry?

About 8,601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Grapefruit Blvd over Hazy Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Grapefruit Blvd over Hazy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.