US Bridges

Tipton RD over Interstate 10

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-27.23 · Structure no. 56 0571

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tipton RD over Interstate 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tipton RD over Interstate 10 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesTipton RD
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-RIV-010-27.23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.92385, -116.64462
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2014)
Projected traffic900 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Tipton RD over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tipton RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tipton RD over Interstate 10 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tipton RD over Interstate 10?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Tipton RD over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.