US Bridges

Terra Cotta Street over Mcvickerchannel

Good

Riverside County, California · .03 MI SW Mimosa&t. Cotta · Structure no. 56C0622

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terra Cotta Street over Mcvickerchannel is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Terra Cotta Street over Mcvickerchannel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTerra Cotta Street
CrossesMcvickerchannel
Location.03 MI SW Mimosa&t. Cotta
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.68, -117.38732
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Terra Cotta Street over Mcvickerchannel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terra Cotta Street over Mcvickerchannel 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 Terra Cotta Street over Mcvickerchannel carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Terra Cotta Street over Mcvickerchannel?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Terra Cotta Street over Mcvickerchannel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.