US Bridges

Sandalwood Drive over Interstate 10

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R0.86 · Structure no. 56 0483

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandalwood Drive over Interstate 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandalwood Drive over Interstate 10 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSandalwood Drive
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-RIV-010-R0.86
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.99298, -117.05794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2016)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sandalwood Drive over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandalwood Drive over Interstate 10 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sandalwood Drive over Interstate 10 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sandalwood Drive over Interstate 10?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sandalwood Drive over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.