US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Whitewater River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 MI N of SR 111 · Structure no. 56C0595

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
501 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,310
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Whitewater River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson ST over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 27,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,554 by 2041. The structure is 501 ft (152.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.2 MI N of SR 111
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.70994, -116.26856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length501 ft (152.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,310 (2017)
Projected traffic33,554 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jefferson ST over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST over Whitewater River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Whitewater River carry?

About 27,310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over Whitewater River?

The structure is 501 ft (152.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.