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State Route 79 over Temecula Creek

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Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-079-14.43 · Structure no. 56 0190

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,553
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 79 over Temecula Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 79 over Temecula Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 20,553 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65,481 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 79
CrossesTemecula Creek
Location08-RIV-079-14.43
RouteState Highway 79
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.48838, -117.05358
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,553 (2016)
Projected traffic65,481 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 79 over Temecula Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 79 over Temecula Creek carry?

About 20,553 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is State Route 79 over Temecula Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 79 over Temecula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.