US Bridges

Grapefruit Blvd over Ree Line Ditch

Good

Riverside County, California · Just S/O Pierce St. · Structure no. 56C0593

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,961
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grapefruit Blvd over Ree Line Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grapefruit Blvd over Ree Line Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 4,961 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,168 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrapefruit Blvd
CrossesRee Line Ditch
LocationJust S/O Pierce St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.60862, -116.11196
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,961 (2021)
Projected traffic10,168 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 Ree Line Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Grapefruit Blvd over Ree Line 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 Ree Line Ditch carry?

About 4,961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Grapefruit Blvd over Ree Line Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Grapefruit Blvd over Ree Line Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.