US Bridges

Butterfield Stage over Temecula Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. S/O Route 79 Hwy. · Structure no. 56C0443

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
457 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butterfield Stage over Temecula Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Butterfield Stage over Temecula 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,582 by 2045. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesButterfield Stage
CrossesTemecula Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S/O Route 79 Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.48291, -117.07658
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic10,582 by 2045
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butterfield Stage over Temecula Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butterfield Stage over Temecula 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 Butterfield Stage over Temecula Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Butterfield Stage over Temecula Creek?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Butterfield Stage over Temecula Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.