US Bridges

State Route 111 over Coachella Canal Wstwy 1

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-111-11.55 · Structure no. 56 0374

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 111 over Coachella Canal Wstwy 1 is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 111 over Coachella Canal Wstwy 1 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,306 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 111
CrossesCoachella Canal Wstwy 1
Location08-RIV-111-11.55
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates33.53381, -115.9738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2012)
Projected traffic4,306 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 111 over Coachella Canal Wstwy 1 built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 111 over Coachella Canal Wstwy 1 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 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 111 over Coachella Canal Wstwy 1 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 111 over Coachella Canal Wstwy 1?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 111 over Coachella Canal Wstwy 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.