US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Apache Trail

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R17.66 · Structure no. 56 0455

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Apache Trail is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 10 over Apache Trail in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 61 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,000 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesApache Trail
Location08-RIV-010-R17.66
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.92121, -116.80678
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.1 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,000 (2014)
Projected traffic120,000 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Apache Trail built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Apache Trail 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 Apache Trail carry?

About 91,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Apache Trail?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Apache Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.