US Bridges

Belardo Road over Tahquitz Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Ramon Road · Structure no. 56C0603

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,839
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belardo Road over Tahquitz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Belardo Road over Tahquitz Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,498 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBelardo Road
CrossesTahquitz Creek
Location0.3 MI S/O Ramon Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81146, -116.54767
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2013)
Projected traffic2,498 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Belardo Road over Tahquitz Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belardo Road over Tahquitz Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Belardo Road over Tahquitz Creek carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belardo Road over Tahquitz Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Belardo Road over Tahquitz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.