US Bridges

Midland Road over Dry Wash

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.5 Mi. Nw/O Lovekin Blvd · Structure no. 56C0158

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Road over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Midland Road over Dry Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMidland Road
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.5 Mi. Nw/O Lovekin Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.68924, -114.61251
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2014)
Projected traffic532 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

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 Midland Road over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Road over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Midland Road over Dry Wash carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Midland Road over Dry Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Road over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.