US Bridges

Murrieta Hot SP RD over Interstate 215 & Ramps

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-R9.51-MRTA · Structure no. 56 0658

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murrieta Hot SP RD over Interstate 215 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murrieta Hot SP RD over Interstate 215 & Ramps in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 48 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurrieta Hot SP RD
CrossesInterstate 215 & Ramps
Location08-RIV-215-R9.51-MRTA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.55609, -117.18134
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Murrieta Hot SP RD over Interstate 215 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Murrieta Hot SP RD over Interstate 215 & Ramps 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Murrieta Hot SP RD over Interstate 215 & Ramps carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Murrieta Hot SP RD over Interstate 215 & Ramps?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Murrieta Hot SP RD over Interstate 215 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.