US Bridges

Auburndale Street over Temescal Creek

Poor

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Rincon Street · Structure no. 56C0294

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburndale Street over Temescal Creek is a steel culvert carrying Auburndale Street over Temescal Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,771 by 2047. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAuburndale Street
CrossesTemescal Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Rincon Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.89704, -117.58563
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,771 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$243,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Auburndale Street over Temescal Creek built?

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

What condition is Auburndale Street over Temescal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Auburndale Street over Temescal Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auburndale Street over Temescal Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Auburndale Street over Temescal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.