US Bridges

Recreation Road over Coachella Canal Turnout

Good

Imperial County, California · 50 Feet Upstream Drop 1 · Structure no. 0304-0082

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Recreation Road over Coachella Canal Turnout is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Recreation Road over Coachella Canal Turnout in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRecreation Road
CrossesCoachella Canal Turnout
Location50 Feet Upstream Drop 1
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.71278, -114.94311
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local 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 Recreation Road over Coachella Canal Turnout built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Recreation Road over Coachella Canal Turnout 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Recreation Road over Coachella Canal Turnout carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Recreation Road over Coachella Canal Turnout?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Recreation Road over Coachella Canal Turnout?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.