FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA SIERRA AVENUE

Carrying LA SIERRA AVENUE over LA SIERRA CHANNEL

AT COLLETT AVENUE, Riverside, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA SIERRA AVENUE

The LA SIERRA AVENUE bridge in Riverside, California carries LA SIERRA AVENUE over LA SIERRA CHANNEL. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,000 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 LA SIERRA AVENUE 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
LA SIERRA AVENUE 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
30.8 m (101 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
56C0170

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA SIERRA AVENUE 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 LA SIERRA AVENUE 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 LA SIERRA AVENUE?

LA SIERRA AVENUE in Riverside, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA SIERRA AVENUE inspected?

LA SIERRA AVENUE'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 18,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA SIERRA AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LA SIERRA AVENUE?

LA SIERRA AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA SIERRA AVENUE?

LA SIERRA AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LA SIERRA AVENUE and does age affect safety?

LA SIERRA AVENUE was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

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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