US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Itta Wash

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R15.79-BAN · Structure no. 56 0255

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Itta Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 10 over Itta Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 90 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,351 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesItta Wash
Location08-RIV-010-R15.79-BAN
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.93043, -116.83483
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,000 (2016)
Projected traffic181,351 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 over Itta Wash built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Itta Wash 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Itta Wash carry?

About 120,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Itta Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Interstate 10 over Itta Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.