US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Station Drain

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-26.17 · Structure no. 56 0320

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Station Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 10 over Station Drain in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 73 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 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,000 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesStation Drain
Location08-RIV-010-26.17
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.92208, -116.66319
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 traffic79,000 (2014)
Projected traffic132,000 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Station Drain built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Station Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Station Drain carry?

About 79,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Station Drain?

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

Who owns Interstate 10 over Station Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.