US Bridges

Defrain Blvd over Interstate 10

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R151.15-BLY · Structure no. 56 0590

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Defrain Blvd over Interstate 10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Defrain Blvd over Interstate 10 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDefrain Blvd
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-RIV-010-R151.15-BLY
RouteCounty Highway 0Y847
Coordinates33.60682, -114.62307
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Defrain Blvd over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Defrain Blvd 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Defrain Blvd over Interstate 10 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Defrain Blvd over Interstate 10?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Defrain Blvd over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.