US Bridges

Temescal Canyon RD over Indian Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Indian Truck · Structure no. 56C0308

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,498
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temescal Canyon RD over Indian Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Temescal Canyon RD over Indian Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 6 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 1,498 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,896 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTemescal Canyon RD
CrossesIndian Wash
Location0.2 Mi. E/O Indian Truck
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.74837, -117.44685
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,498 (2018)
Projected traffic2,896 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Temescal Canyon RD over Indian Wash built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temescal Canyon RD over Indian Wash 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 Temescal Canyon RD over Indian Wash carry?

About 1,498 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Temescal Canyon RD over Indian Wash?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Temescal Canyon RD over Indian Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.