US Bridges

Mesa Drive over Interstate 10

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R145.12-BLY · Structure no. 56 0565

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Drive over Interstate 10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mesa Drive over Interstate 10 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMesa Drive
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-RIV-010-R145.12-BLY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.60972, -114.72725
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2014)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Mesa Drive over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesa Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mesa Drive over Interstate 10 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Drive over Interstate 10?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa Drive over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.