US Bridges

Route 74 over N Fk San Jacinto River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-074-50.29 · Structure no. 56 0179

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,774
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 74 over N Fk San Jacinto River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Route 74 over N Fk San Jacinto River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3,774 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRoute 74
CrossesN Fk San Jacinto River
Location08-RIV-074-50.29
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates33.7312, -116.81009
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,774 (2016)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 N Fk San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 74 over N Fk San Jacinto 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 74 over N Fk San Jacinto River carry?

About 3,774 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 74 over N Fk San Jacinto River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Route 74 over N Fk San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.