US Bridges

Route 74 over Leach Canyon Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-074-13.23-ESN · Structure no. 56 0750

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 74 over Leach Canyon Channel is a concrete slab carrying Route 74 over Leach Canyon Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,850 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 74
CrossesLeach Canyon Channel
Location08-RIV-074-13.23-ESN
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates33.67331, -117.37662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2019)
Projected traffic34,850 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 74 over Leach Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Route 74 over Leach Canyon Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 74 over Leach Canyon Channel carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 74 over Leach Canyon Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Route 74 over Leach Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.