Joy Street over Temescal Creek Channel
GoodRiverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Harrison St. · Structure no. 56C0207
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joy Street over Temescal Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joy Street over Temescal Creek Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 50 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,215 by 2047. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joy Street over Temescal Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Joy Street over Temescal Creek Channel 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Joy Street over Temescal Creek Channel carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Joy Street over Temescal Creek Channel?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Joy Street over Temescal Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.