US Bridges

N/B Van Buren Blvd over Santa Ana River

Good

Riverside County, California · 1 MI S/O Limonite Ave · Structure no. 56C0604R

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,009 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N/B Van Buren Blvd over Santa Ana River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N/B Van Buren Blvd over Santa Ana River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2041. The structure is 1,009 ft (307.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesN/B Van Buren Blvd
CrossesSanta Ana River
Location1 MI S/O Limonite Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.96228, -117.46513
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,009 ft (307.4 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N/B Van Buren Blvd over Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N/B Van Buren Blvd over Santa Ana 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N/B Van Buren Blvd over Santa Ana River carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N/B Van Buren Blvd over Santa Ana River?

The structure is 1,009 ft (307.4 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns N/B Van Buren Blvd over Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.