US Bridges

Winchester Road over Murrieta Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 100 Ne/O Diaz Road · Structure no. 56C0383

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over Murrieta Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Winchester Road over Murrieta Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,705 by 2043. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesMurrieta Creek
Location100 Ne/O Diaz Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.51528, -117.16985
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2014)
Projected traffic36,705 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Winchester Road over Murrieta Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Road over Murrieta 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Winchester Road over Murrieta Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Road over Murrieta Creek?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Road over Murrieta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.