US Bridges

Route 74 over San Diego Canal

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-074-36.50 · Structure no. 56 0472

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Route 74 over San Diego Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Route 74 over San Diego Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,640 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 74
CrossesSan Diego Canal
Location08-RIV-074-36.50
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates33.7438, -117.03939
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2019)
Projected traffic57,640 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Route 74 over San Diego Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 74 over San Diego Canal 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Route 74 over San Diego Canal carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Route 74 over San Diego Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Route 74 over San Diego Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.