US Bridges

Dexter Avenue over Arroyo Del Toro Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.16 MI SE 11th & Dexter · Structure no. 56C0623

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter Avenue over Arroyo Del Toro Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dexter Avenue over Arroyo Del Toro Channel 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDexter Avenue
CrossesArroyo Del Toro Channel
Location0.16 MI SE 11th & Dexter
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69621, -117.3411
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dexter Avenue over Arroyo Del Toro Channel built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dexter Avenue over Arroyo Del Toro Channel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dexter Avenue over Arroyo Del Toro Channel carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dexter Avenue over Arroyo Del Toro Channel?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Dexter Avenue over Arroyo Del Toro Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.