US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Township Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R5.43 · Structure no. 56 0279

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Township Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 10 over Township Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 89 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 89,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149,300 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesTownship Creek
Location08-RIV-010-R5.43
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.94613, -117.00431
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2016)
Projected traffic149,300 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Township Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Township Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Township Creek carry?

About 89,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Interstate 10 over Township Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 10 over Township Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.