US Bridges

State Route 62 EB over Mission Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-062-R6.01 · Structure no. 56 0517R

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,910
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 62 EB over Mission Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 62 EB over Mission 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,910 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,262 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 62 EB
CrossesMission Channel
Location08-RIV-062-R6.01
RouteState Highway 62
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.99869, -116.57826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 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 traffic20,910 (2016)
Projected traffic35,262 by 2042
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 EB over Mission Channel built?

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

What condition is State Route 62 EB over Mission Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 62 EB over Mission Channel carry?

About 20,910 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 62 EB over Mission Channel?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 62 EB over Mission Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.