US Bridges

Temescal Canyon RD over Bedford Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Cajalco Rd. · Structure no. 56C0608

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temescal Canyon RD over Bedford Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Temescal Canyon RD over Bedford Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,535 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTemescal Canyon RD
CrossesBedford Wash
Location0.1 MI S/O Cajalco Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.82243, -117.50926
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2014)
Projected traffic14,535 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Temescal Canyon RD over Bedford Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temescal Canyon RD over Bedford 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Temescal Canyon RD over Bedford Wash carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Temescal Canyon RD over Bedford Wash?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Temescal Canyon RD over Bedford Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.