US Bridges

Interstate 10 EB over Gale Ditch

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R136.15 · Structure no. 56 0017R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 EB over Gale Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 10 EB over Gale Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,038 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 EB
CrossesGale Ditch
Location08-RIV-010-R136.15
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.6082, -114.88266
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2016)
Projected traffic20,038 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Gale Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 10 EB over Gale Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 EB over Gale Ditch carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 EB over Gale Ditch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 EB over Gale Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.