US Bridges

Route 074 over Wasson Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 1000 Ft NW Wasson Cyn RD · Structure no. 56C0634

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 074 over Wasson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 074 over Wasson Creek 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,418 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 074
CrossesWasson Creek
Location1000 Ft NW Wasson Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates33.71677, -117.29926
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2012)
Projected traffic37,418 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 074 over Wasson Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 074 over Wasson 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Route 074 over Wasson Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Route 074 over Wasson Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Route 074 over Wasson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.