US Bridges

State Route 78 over Palo Verde Drain

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-078-3.28-BLY · Structure no. 56 0830

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 78 over Palo Verde Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 78 over Palo Verde Drain in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,505 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 78
CrossesPalo Verde Drain
Location08-RIV-078-3.28-BLY
RouteState Highway 78
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.47803, -114.72692
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2019)
Projected traffic4,505 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 78 over Palo Verde Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 78 over Palo Verde Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 78 over Palo Verde Drain carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Route 78 over Palo Verde Drain?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 78 over Palo Verde Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.