US Bridges

Route 74 over Strawberry Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-074-53.45 · Structure no. 56 0180

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,570
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 74 over Strawberry Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Route 74 over Strawberry Creek 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,464 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 74
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location08-RIV-074-53.45
RouteState Highway 74
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.71125, -116.76926
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2016)
Projected traffic8,464 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 Strawberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 74 over Strawberry Creek 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 Strawberry Creek carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 74 over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 74 over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.