US Bridges

Interstate 10 EB over Desert Center Ditch

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R104.43 · Structure no. 56 0639R

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 EB over Desert Center Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 10 EB over Desert Center Ditch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,732 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 EB
CrossesDesert Center Ditch
Location08-RIV-010-R104.43
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates33.7101, -115.41201
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2016)
Projected traffic19,732 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over Desert Center Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Interstate 10 EB over Desert Center Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 EB over Desert Center Ditch carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 EB over Desert Center Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Interstate 10 EB over Desert Center Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.