US Bridges

Desert Lawn Drive over Mid Fk San Timoteo Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Oak Valley Pwy · Structure no. 56C0081

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert Lawn Drive over Mid Fk San Timoteo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Desert Lawn Drive over Mid Fk San Timoteo Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDesert Lawn Drive
CrossesMid Fk San Timoteo Creek
Location0.2 MI S/O Oak Valley Pwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.94249, -117.0015
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Desert Lawn Drive over Mid Fk San Timoteo Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert Lawn Drive over Mid Fk San Timoteo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Desert Lawn Drive over Mid Fk San Timoteo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Desert Lawn Drive over Mid Fk San Timoteo Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Desert Lawn Drive over Mid Fk San Timoteo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.