US Bridges

Ford Dry Lake over Interstate 10

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R129.94 · Structure no. 56 0557

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Dry Lake over Interstate 10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ford Dry Lake over Interstate 10 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2045. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFord Dry Lake
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-RIV-010-R129.94
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.60775, -114.98993
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2014)
Projected traffic2,108 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Ford Dry Lake over Interstate 10 built?

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

What condition is Ford Dry Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ford Dry Lake over Interstate 10 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ford Dry Lake over Interstate 10?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Dry Lake over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.