State Route 79 over Interstate 10
FairRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-079-40.43-BAU · Structure no. 56 0435
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,030
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 79 over Interstate 10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 79 over Interstate 10 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 27,030 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,167 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 79 over Interstate 10 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 79 over Interstate 10 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 State Route 79 over Interstate 10 carry?
About 27,030 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 79 over Interstate 10?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 79 over Interstate 10?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.