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Riverside County, CA · Structure #56 0453

COLUMBIA AVE

COLUMBIA AVE in 08-Riv-215-43.90-Riv, Riverside County, California received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 155K vehicles daily on COLUMBIA AVE over Interstate 215 La Cadena.

COLUMBIA AVE carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1961 and is now 65 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. COLUMBIA AVE carries an average daily traffic count of 155,000 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Interstate 215 La Cadena. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
155K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
78.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
COLUMBIA AVE
Crosses Over
Interstate 215 La Cadena
State
California
County
Riverside County
Location
08-Riv-215-43.90-Riv
Year Built
1961
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
155,000
Lanes
4
Length
78.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
56 0453

About This Bridge

COLUMBIA AVE is a 65-year-old bridge located 08-Riv-215-43.90-Riv in Riverside County, California. The bridge carries COLUMBIA AVE over Interstate 215 La Cadena with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 155K vehicles per day. Built in 1961, the structure spans 78.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

08-Riv-215-43.90-Riv, Riverside County, California

34.001403, -117.352442

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Frequently Asked Questions

COLUMBIA AVE has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

COLUMBIA AVE was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

COLUMBIA AVE carries approximately 155K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 78.3 meters long and located on COLUMBIA AVE in 08-Riv-215-43.90-Riv, Riverside County, California.

No, COLUMBIA AVE is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

COLUMBIA AVE is located 08-Riv-215-43.90-Riv in Riverside County, California. The bridge carries COLUMBIA AVE over Interstate 215 La Cadena. Its coordinates are 34.001403, -117.352442. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

COLUMBIA AVE carries COLUMBIA AVE over Interstate 215 La Cadena. The bridge is 78.3 meters long and was built in 1961.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.