US Bridges

State Route 62 WB over Painted Hills Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-062-R1.09 · Structure no. 56 0515L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 62 WB over Painted Hills Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 62 WB over Painted Hills Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 62 WB
CrossesPainted Hills Channel
Location08-RIV-062-R1.09
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates33.92944, -116.59927
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 62 WB over Painted Hills Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 62 WB over Painted Hills Channel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 62 WB over Painted Hills Channel carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 62 WB over Painted Hills Channel?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 62 WB over Painted Hills Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.