Interstate 10 over Coachella Canal
GoodRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R60.39-COA · Structure no. 56 0079L
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,250
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 10 over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 10 over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,077 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 10 over Coachella Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 10 over Coachella Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Coachella Canal carry?
About 11,250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 10 over Coachella Canal?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 10 over Coachella Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.