US Bridges

De Palma Road over Horsethief Wash

Good

Riverside County, California · 1.4 Mi. S/O Indian Truck · Structure no. 56C0135

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,352
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Palma Road over Horsethief Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying De Palma Road over Horsethief 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 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 12,352 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDe Palma Road
CrossesHorsethief Wash
Location1.4 Mi. S/O Indian Truck
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.74079, -117.43264
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,352 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 De Palma Road over Horsethief Wash built?

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

What condition is De Palma Road over Horsethief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does De Palma Road over Horsethief Wash carry?

About 12,352 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is De Palma Road over Horsethief Wash?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns De Palma Road over Horsethief Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.