US Bridges

Temescal Canyon RD over Temescal Wash

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.22 Mi. W/O Lake Street · Structure no. 56C0050

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,273
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temescal Canyon RD over Temescal Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Temescal Canyon RD over Temescal Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 6,273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,753 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTemescal Canyon RD
CrossesTemescal Wash
Location0.22 Mi. W/O Lake Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72871, -117.39597
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,273 (2021)
Projected traffic8,753 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Temescal Canyon RD over Temescal Wash built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temescal Canyon RD over Temescal Wash 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Temescal Canyon RD over Temescal Wash carry?

About 6,273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Temescal Canyon RD over Temescal Wash?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Temescal Canyon RD over Temescal Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.