US Bridges

Interstate 10 WB over Whitewater River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-27.69 · Structure no. 56 0004L

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
508 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 WB over Whitewater River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 10 WB over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 73 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2042. The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 WB
CrossesWhitewater River
Location08-RIV-010-27.69
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.92316, -116.63684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2014)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 10 WB over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Interstate 10 WB over Whitewater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 WB over Whitewater River carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 WB over Whitewater River?

The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 WB over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.