US Bridges

WB Murrieta Hs RD over Tucaloca Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Route 79 HWY · Structure no. 56C0404L

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Murrieta Hs RD over Tucaloca Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying WB Murrieta Hs RD over Tucaloca Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,718 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Murrieta Hs RD
CrossesTucaloca Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E/O Route 79 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.55233, -117.1364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2018)
Projected traffic9,718 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 WB Murrieta Hs RD over Tucaloca Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Murrieta Hs RD over Tucaloca Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does WB Murrieta Hs RD over Tucaloca Creek carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is WB Murrieta Hs RD over Tucaloca Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns WB Murrieta Hs RD over Tucaloca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.