Cedar Mesa Drive over Cottonwood Creek
GoodRiverside County, California · .01 MI NE Cedar/Cottonwd · Structure no. 56C0621
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Mesa Drive over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Mesa Drive over Cottonwood Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Mesa Drive over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Mesa Drive over Cottonwood 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Cedar Mesa Drive over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Mesa Drive over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Mesa Drive over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.