Margarita Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek
GoodRiverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. Nw/O Route 79 HWY · Structure no. 56C0429
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Margarita Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Margarita Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,048 by 2045. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Margarita Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Margarita Road over Santa Gertrudis 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Margarita Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Margarita Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Margarita Road over Santa Gertrudis Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.