US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Salvia Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-36.49 · Structure no. 56 0301

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
94,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Salvia Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 10 over Salvia Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 70 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 5 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 94,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,108 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesSalvia Wash
Location08-RIV-010-36.49
RouteInterstate 10
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87539, -116.49919
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,000 (2014)
Projected traffic147,108 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Salvia Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Salvia 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Salvia Wash carry?

About 94,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Salvia Wash?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Salvia Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.