US Bridges

Interstate 10 EB over Smoky Gulch

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R63.65-COA · Structure no. 56 0201R

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 EB over Smoky Gulch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 10 EB over Smoky Gulch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,077 by 2045. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 EB
CrossesSmoky Gulch
Location08-RIV-010-R63.65-COA
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.69853, -116.10645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2016)
Projected traffic19,077 by 2045
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 10 EB over Smoky Gulch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 10 EB over Smoky Gulch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 EB over Smoky Gulch carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 EB over Smoky Gulch?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 EB over Smoky Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.