US Bridges

Cota Street over Temescal Creek Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. S/O River Road · Structure no. 56C0247

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cota Street over Temescal Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cota Street over Temescal Creek Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 53 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2047. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCota Street
CrossesTemescal Creek Channel
Location0.1 Mi. S/O River Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.89086, -117.56928
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,228 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cota Street over Temescal Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Cota 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 Cota Street over Temescal Creek Channel carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cota Street over Temescal Creek Channel?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Cota Street over Temescal Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.