US Bridges

Canyon Hills Road over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · E of Cottonwood Canyon RD · Structure no. 56C0629

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,556
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Hills Road over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Canyon Hills Road over Cottonwood Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 12,556 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,403 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanyon Hills Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationE of Cottonwood Canyon RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.65901, -117.2457
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,556 (2021)
Projected traffic20,403 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Canyon Hills Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Hills Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon Hills Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 12,556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Hills Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Canyon Hills Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.