Interstate 10 EB over Coachella Canal
PoorRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-010-R60.40-COA · Structure no. 56 0079R
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,250
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 10 EB over Coachella Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 10 EB over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,077 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 EB over Coachella Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 10 EB over Coachella Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 10 EB over Coachella Canal carry?
About 11,250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 10 EB over Coachella Canal?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 10 EB over Coachella Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.