US Bridges

State Route 78 over Interstate 10

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-078-16.15-BLY · Structure no. 56 0569

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 78 over Interstate 10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 78 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,412 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 78
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-RIV-078-16.15-BLY
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates33.60638, -114.65765
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic5,412 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 78 over Interstate 10 built?

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

What condition is State Route 78 over Interstate 10 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 78 over Interstate 10 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 78 over Interstate 10?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 78 over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.