US Bridges

Route 74 over Hurkey Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-074-62.99 · Structure no. 56 0790

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,111
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 74 over Hurkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Route 74 over Hurkey Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 3,111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,532 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoute 74
CrossesHurkey Creek
Location08-RIV-074-62.99
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates33.67204, -116.67818
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,111 (2016)
Projected traffic8,532 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 74 over Hurkey Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 74 over Hurkey 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 Route 74 over Hurkey Creek carry?

About 3,111 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 74 over Hurkey Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 74 over Hurkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.