Route 74 over Blue Ridge Wash
FairRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-074-33.89 · Structure no. 56 0257
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,190
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 74 over Blue Ridge Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Route 74 over Blue Ridge Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 84 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 6 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 35,190 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,571 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 71 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 74 over Blue Ridge Wash built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Route 74 over Blue Ridge Wash 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 Blue Ridge Wash carry?
About 35,190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Route 74 over Blue Ridge Wash?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Route 74 over Blue Ridge Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.