US Bridges

Stetson Avenue over Hemet Channel

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Riverside County, California · 0.7 M E/O Warren RD · Structure no. 56C0646

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stetson Avenue over Hemet Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stetson Avenue over Hemet Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStetson Avenue
CrossesHemet Channel
Location0.7 M E/O Warren RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72928, -117.0205
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
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 Stetson Avenue over Hemet Channel built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stetson Avenue over Hemet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stetson Avenue over Hemet Channel carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stetson Avenue over Hemet Channel?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Stetson Avenue over Hemet Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.