US Bridges

Cottonwood Sprg RD over Interstate 10

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R81.55 · Structure no. 56 0513

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonwood Sprg RD over Interstate 10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cottonwood Sprg RD 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCottonwood Sprg RD
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-RIV-010-R81.55
RouteCounty Highway 0W568
Coordinates33.66055, -115.80225
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cottonwood Sprg RD over Interstate 10 built?

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

What condition is Cottonwood Sprg RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cottonwood Sprg RD over Interstate 10 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Cottonwood Sprg RD over Interstate 10?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cottonwood Sprg RD over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.