US Bridges

State Route 62 over Desert Vista Drain

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-062-R4.81 · Structure no. 56 0630

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 62 over Desert Vista Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 62 over Desert Vista Drain in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 62
CrossesDesert Vista Drain
Location08-RIV-062-R4.81
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates33.98031, -116.58421
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2017)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 State Route 62 over Desert Vista Drain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 62 over Desert Vista Drain 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 State Route 62 over Desert Vista Drain carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 62 over Desert Vista Drain?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns State Route 62 over Desert Vista Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.