State Route 79 over Temecula Creek
GoodRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-079-7.07 · Structure no. 56 0188
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 79 over Temecula Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 79 over Temecula Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 27,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54,093 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 79 over Temecula Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 79 over Temecula 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 2021.
How much traffic does State Route 79 over Temecula Creek carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is State Route 79 over Temecula Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 79 over Temecula Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.