US Bridges

Adams Street over Whitewater River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 MI North of 111 · Structure no. 56C0617

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,310
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Street over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adams Street over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAdams Street
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.3 MI North of 111
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71239, -116.28613
Functional classUrban Minor 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,310 (2017)
Projected traffic33,554 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Adams Street over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Street 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 Adams Street over Whitewater River carry?

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

How long is Adams Street over Whitewater River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Street over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.