State Route 79 over San Jacinto River
GoodRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-079-M32.76 · Structure no. 56 0820
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,226 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,030
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 79 over San Jacinto River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 79 over San Jacinto River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 27,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,922 by 2042. The structure is 1,226 ft (373.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 79 over San Jacinto River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 79 over San Jacinto River 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 79 over San Jacinto River carry?
About 27,030 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 79 over San Jacinto River?
The structure is 1,226 ft (373.7 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 79 over San Jacinto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.