US Bridges

Date Palm Drive over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. S/O Rte. I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 56C0073

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Date Palm Drive over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Date Palm Drive over UP RR & AMTRAK in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,122 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDate Palm Drive
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.2 Mi. S/O Rte. I-10 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.8465, -116.45817
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,122 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Date Palm Drive over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Date Palm Drive over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Date Palm Drive over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Date Palm Drive over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Date Palm Drive over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.