6TH AVENUE
Carrying 6TH AVENUE over "D" CANAL, SIPHON 32
0.6 MI. W/O RTE. 95 HWY., Riverside, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 6TH AVENUE
The 6TH AVENUE bridge in Riverside, California carries 6TH AVENUE over "D" CANAL, SIPHON 32. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 430 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 6TH AVENUE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 430 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 56C0193
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 6TH 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 6TH 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 6TH AVENUE?
6TH AVENUE in Riverside, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 6TH AVENUE inspected?
6TH 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 430 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 6TH 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 6TH AVENUE?
6TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 6TH AVENUE?
6TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 6TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?
6TH AVENUE was built in 1963, making it 63 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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