US Bridges

State Route 62 WB over Mission Channel Overflow

Poor

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-062-R5.62 · Structure no. 56 0533L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 62 WB over Mission Channel Overflow is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 62 WB over Mission Channel Overflow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 62 WB
CrossesMission Channel Overflow
Location08-RIV-062-R5.62
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates33.99326, -116.58037
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 62 WB over Mission Channel Overflow built?

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

What condition is State Route 62 WB over Mission Channel Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

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

How long is State Route 62 WB over Mission Channel Overflow?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 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 Mission Channel Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.