US Bridges

Lake Street over Temescal Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.07 Mi. S/O Rte. I-15 Fw · Structure no. 56C0134

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,090
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Street over Temescal Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lake Street over Temescal Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 18,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,350 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Street
CrossesTemescal Wash
Location0.07 Mi. S/O Rte. I-15 Fw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72787, -117.39316
Functional classUrban 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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,090 (2021)
Projected traffic28,350 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lake Street over Temescal Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Street over Temescal Wash 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Street over Temescal Wash carry?

About 18,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Street over Temescal Wash?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Street over Temescal Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.