US Bridges

Interstate 10 over State Route 243 (8th St)

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-12.85-BAN · Structure no. 56 0323

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over State Route 243 (8th St) is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 10 over State Route 243 (8th St) in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 69 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,000 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesState Route 243 (8th St)
Location08-RIV-010-12.85-BAN
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.92406, -116.88556
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,000 (2016)
Projected traffic180,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 10 over State Route 243 (8th St) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Interstate 10 over State Route 243 (8th St) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over State Route 243 (8th St) carry?

About 120,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over State Route 243 (8th St)?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over State Route 243 (8th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.