Interstate 10 over Tarantula Ditch
GoodRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R116.78 · Structure no. 56 0546L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 10 over Tarantula Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 10 over Tarantula Ditch 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,430 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 10 over Tarantula Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 10 over Tarantula Ditch 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 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Tarantula Ditch carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 10 over Tarantula Ditch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 10 over Tarantula Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.