US Bridges

Miles Avenue over Whitewater River

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.7 MI E/O Jefferson St. · Structure no. 56C0602

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
595 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miles Avenue over Whitewater River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miles Avenue over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,849 by 2041. The structure is 595 ft (181.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiles Avenue
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.7 MI E/O Jefferson St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.72188, -116.25715
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length595 ft (181.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2017)
Projected traffic13,849 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miles Avenue over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miles Avenue over Whitewater River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Miles Avenue over Whitewater River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miles Avenue over Whitewater River?

The structure is 595 ft (181.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Miles Avenue over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.