US Bridges

Pechanga Parkway over Temecula Creek

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. Se/O Route 79 HWY · Structure no. 56C0476

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pechanga Parkway over Temecula Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pechanga Parkway over Temecula Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,784 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPechanga Parkway
CrossesTemecula Creek
Location0.2 Mi. Se/O Route 79 HWY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.47388, -117.12751
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2014)
Projected traffic61,784 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pechanga Parkway over Temecula Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pechanga Parkway over Temecula 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 Pechanga Parkway over Temecula Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pechanga Parkway over Temecula Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Pechanga Parkway over Temecula Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.