US Bridges

Rincon Street over Temescal Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 1.3 Mi. W/O Lincoln Ave. · Structure no. 56C0501

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rincon Street over Temescal Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rincon Street over Temescal Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,361 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRincon Street
CrossesTemescal Wash
Location1.3 Mi. W/O Lincoln Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.90089, -117.59544
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,361 by 2046
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

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 Rincon Street over Temescal Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rincon Street over Temescal Wash 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rincon Street over Temescal Wash carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rincon Street over Temescal Wash?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rincon Street over Temescal Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.