US Bridges

Route 74 over Bautista Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-074-44.77 · Structure no. 56 0177

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,116
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 74 over Bautista Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 74 over Bautista Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 65 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 16,116 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,868 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 74
CrossesBautista Creek
Location08-RIV-074-44.77
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates33.74772, -116.89901
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,116 (2016)
Projected traffic22,868 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 74 over Bautista Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Route 74 over Bautista Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 74 over Bautista Creek carry?

About 16,116 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 74 over Bautista Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Route 74 over Bautista Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.