FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INDIAN CANYON DRIV

Carrying INDIAN CANYON DRIV over UP RR & AMTRAK

0.6 MI. S/O RTE. I-10 FWY, Riverside, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INDIAN CANYON DRIV

The INDIAN CANYON DRIV bridge in Riverside, California carries INDIAN CANYON DRIV over UP RR & AMTRAK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 52.7 meters (173 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,979 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How INDIAN CANYON DRIV compares

▼ 1.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of California bridges
1,142
Bridges in Riverside · 27 in Poor condition
INDIAN CANYON DRIV 29.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.4
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
6.7
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
52.7 m (173 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,979 vehicles/day
Structure Number
56C0025

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

INDIAN CANYON DRIV is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare INDIAN CANYON DRIV against other structures in Riverside and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for INDIAN CANYON DRIV?

INDIAN CANYON DRIV in Riverside, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INDIAN CANYON DRIV inspected?

INDIAN CANYON DRIV's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,979 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INDIAN CANYON DRIV is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for INDIAN CANYON DRIV?

INDIAN CANYON DRIV has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INDIAN CANYON DRIV?

INDIAN CANYON DRIV is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is INDIAN CANYON DRIV and does age affect safety?

INDIAN CANYON DRIV was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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