US Bridges

Murrieta Road over Salt Creek Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.6 Mi. N/O Newport Road · Structure no. 56C0289

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murrieta Road over Salt Creek Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Murrieta Road over Salt Creek Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,659 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurrieta Road
CrossesSalt Creek Channel
Location0.6 Mi. N/O Newport Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.69382, -117.20596
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,659 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 Murrieta Road over Salt Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murrieta Road over Salt Creek Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Murrieta Road over Salt Creek Channel carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Murrieta Road over Salt Creek Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Murrieta Road over Salt Creek Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.