US Bridges

Palomar Street over Palomar Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · .01 M E Old Coach&palomar · Structure no. 56C0626

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palomar Street over Palomar Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Palomar Street over Palomar 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalomar Street
CrossesPalomar Channel
Location.01 M E Old Coach&palomar
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.62434, -117.30836
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,081 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Palomar Street over Palomar Channel built?

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

What condition is Palomar Street over Palomar Channel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Palomar Street over Palomar Channel carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palomar Street over Palomar Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Palomar Street over Palomar Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.