US Bridges

Interstate 10 WB over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R25.44 · Structure no. 56 0605L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 WB over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 10 WB over Cottonwood Creek 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 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 WB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location08-RIV-010-R25.44
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.92286, -116.67434
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2014)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 10 WB over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 10 WB over Cottonwood Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 WB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 WB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 WB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.