US Bridges

Harrison Street over Temescal Creek Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. E/O Joy Street · Structure no. 56C0321

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Street over Temescal Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison Street over Temescal Creek Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,456 by 2047. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesTemescal Creek Channel
Location0.3 Mi. E/O Joy Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88313, -117.55549
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,456 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Harrison Street over Temescal Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison Street over Temescal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Harrison Street over Temescal Creek Channel carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Street over Temescal Creek Channel?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Street over Temescal Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.