US Bridges

Pasadena Street over Flood Control Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · By 3rd Street · Structure no. 56C0630

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pasadena Street over Flood Control Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pasadena Street over Flood Control Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPasadena Street
CrossesFlood Control Channel
LocationBy 3rd Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.68492, -117.33972
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic734 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Pasadena Street over Flood Control Channel built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pasadena Street over Flood Control 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 Pasadena Street over Flood Control Channel carry?

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

How long is Pasadena Street over Flood Control Channel?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pasadena Street over Flood Control Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.