US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Temescal Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Rincon Street · Structure no. 56C0359

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Temescal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Avenue over Temescal Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,064 by 2047. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesTemescal Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Rincon Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.89397, -117.57748
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,064 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lincoln Avenue over Temescal Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Temescal Creek 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 Lincoln Avenue over Temescal Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Temescal Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Temescal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.