US Bridges

Interstate 10 EB over Union Ditch

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R97.81 · Structure no. 56 0109R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 EB over Union Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 10 EB over Union Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,942 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 EB
CrossesUnion Ditch
Location08-RIV-010-R97.81
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.68647, -115.52297
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2014)
Projected traffic38,942 by 2040
Trucks40%
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 Union Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 10 EB over Union Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 EB over Union Ditch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 EB over Union Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.