MONROE STREET
Carrying MONROE STREET over WHITEWATER RIVER
0.1 MI. S/O RTE. I-10 FWY, Riverside, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MONROE STREET
The MONROE STREET bridge in Riverside, California carries MONROE STREET over WHITEWATER RIVER. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 149.4 meters (490 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,400 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. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 69.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MONROE STREET compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 149.4 m (490 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.3 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 22,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 56C0083
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
MONROE STREET 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 MONROE STREET 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 MONROE STREET?
MONROE STREET 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 MONROE STREET inspected?
MONROE STREET'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 22,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MONROE STREET 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 MONROE STREET?
MONROE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MONROE STREET?
MONROE STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MONROE STREET and does age affect safety?
MONROE STREET was built in 1972, making it 54 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.
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