State Route 243 over Smith Creek
GoodRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-243-28.16-BAN · Structure no. 56 0712
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,040
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 243 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 243 over Smith Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,393 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 243 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 243 over Smith 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 243 over Smith Creek carry?
About 2,040 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 243 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 243 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.