Interstate 10 WB over Thousand Palms Wash
PoorRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R53.80-IND · Structure no. 56 0610L
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 660 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 10 WB over Thousand Palms Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 10 WB over Thousand Palms Wash 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 10 WB over Thousand Palms Wash built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 10 WB over Thousand Palms Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 10 WB over Thousand Palms Wash carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 10 WB over Thousand Palms Wash?
The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 10 WB over Thousand Palms Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.