US Bridges

Squaw Mountain Rd. over Temescal Wash

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.10 Mi. E/O Temescal Cyn · Structure no. 56C0525

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,222
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squaw Mountain Rd. over Temescal Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squaw Mountain Rd. over Temescal Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSquaw Mountain Rd.
CrossesTemescal Wash
Location0.10 Mi. E/O Temescal Cyn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.76838, -117.48632
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,222 (2018)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Squaw Mountain Rd. over Temescal Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Squaw Mountain Rd. over Temescal Wash 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Squaw Mountain Rd. over Temescal Wash carry?

About 1,222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Squaw Mountain Rd. over Temescal Wash?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Squaw Mountain Rd. over Temescal Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.