US Bridges

Benton Road over Tucaloca Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.5 Mi. S/O Sage Road · Structure no. 56C0488

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,716
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Road over Tucaloca Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Benton Road over Tucaloca 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBenton Road
CrossesTucaloca Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S/O Sage Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.57443, -116.93596
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2016)
Projected traffic3,081 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Benton Road over Tucaloca Creek built?

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

What condition is Benton Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does Benton Road over Tucaloca Creek carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Benton Road over Tucaloca Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Road over Tucaloca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.