US Bridges

Cajalco Road over Temescal Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.7 Mi. E/O Route 15 Fwy · Structure no. 56C0155

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,721
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cajalco Road over Temescal Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cajalco Road over Temescal Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,721 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,376 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCajalco Road
CrossesTemescal Wash
Location0.7 Mi. E/O Route 15 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.82438, -117.50665
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,721 (2014)
Projected traffic16,376 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cajalco Road over Temescal Wash built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cajalco Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cajalco Road over Temescal Wash carry?

About 14,721 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cajalco Road over Temescal Wash?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cajalco Road over Temescal Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.