YNEZ ROAD
Carrying YNEZ ROAD over EMPIRE CREEK
0.3 MI. N/O RANCHO CALIF, Riverside, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: YNEZ ROAD
The YNEZ ROAD bridge in Riverside, California carries YNEZ ROAD over EMPIRE CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,000 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 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How YNEZ ROAD 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
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.7 m (91 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 22,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 56C0437
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 YNEZ ROAD 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 YNEZ ROAD 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 YNEZ ROAD?
YNEZ ROAD in Riverside, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is YNEZ ROAD inspected?
YNEZ ROAD'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 22,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. YNEZ ROAD 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 YNEZ ROAD?
YNEZ ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining YNEZ ROAD?
YNEZ ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is YNEZ ROAD and does age affect safety?
YNEZ ROAD was built in 1990, making it 36 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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