US Bridges

Main Street over Temescal Creek Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O River Road · Structure no. 56C0441

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Temescal Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Main Street over Temescal Creek Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,719 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesTemescal Creek Channel
Location0.2 Mi. N/O River Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88941, -117.56409
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2020)
Projected traffic71,719 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Main Street over Temescal Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Temescal Creek Channel 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 2022.

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

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Temescal Creek Channel?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Temescal Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.