US Bridges

52nd Avenue over Coachella Canal

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.35 Mi. E/O Jefferson ST · Structure no. 56C0076

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,508
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd Avenue over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 52nd Avenue over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 9,508 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,963 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries52nd Avenue
CrossesCoachella Canal
Location0.35 Mi. E/O Jefferson ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.67084, -116.26309
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,508 (2017)
Projected traffic9,963 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 52nd Avenue over Coachella Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 52nd Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 52nd Avenue over Coachella Canal carry?

About 9,508 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 52nd Avenue over Coachella Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd Avenue over Coachella Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.