US Bridges

Nichols Road over Temescal Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 MI W of Collier Ave · Structure no. 56C0632

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols Road over Temescal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nichols Road over Temescal Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNichols Road
CrossesTemescal Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Collier Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.70719, -117.36175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Nichols Road over Temescal Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nichols Road over Temescal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nichols Road over Temescal Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nichols Road over Temescal Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Nichols Road over Temescal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.