FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VAN BUREN BOULEVRD

Carrying VAN BUREN BOULEVRD over SAN SEVAINE CHANNEL

0.1 MI. NW/O BELLEGRAVE, Riverside, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VAN BUREN BOULEVRD

The VAN BUREN BOULEVRD bridge in Riverside, California carries VAN BUREN BOULEVRD over SAN SEVAINE CHANNEL. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How VAN BUREN BOULEVRD compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
1,142
Bridges in Riverside · 27 in Poor condition
VAN BUREN BOULEVRD 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Last Reconstructed
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
56C0142

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VAN BUREN BOULEVRD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare VAN BUREN BOULEVRD 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 VAN BUREN BOULEVRD?

VAN BUREN BOULEVRD in Riverside, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VAN BUREN BOULEVRD inspected?

VAN BUREN BOULEVRD'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 26,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VAN BUREN BOULEVRD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for VAN BUREN BOULEVRD?

VAN BUREN BOULEVRD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VAN BUREN BOULEVRD?

VAN BUREN BOULEVRD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VAN BUREN BOULEVRD and does age affect safety?

VAN BUREN BOULEVRD was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.

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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