US Bridges

State Route 91 over Coal Canyon

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-091-R0.06 · Structure no. 56 0366

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Coal Canyon is a concrete frame carrying State Route 91 over Coal Canyon in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 264,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 306,777 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesCoal Canyon
Location08-RIV-091-R0.06
RouteU.S. Route 91
Coordinates33.86976, -117.67054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264,000 (2019)
Projected traffic306,777 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 91 over Coal Canyon built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is State Route 91 over Coal Canyon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Coal Canyon carry?

About 264,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Coal Canyon?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Coal Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.