Dillon Road over Coachella Canal
FairRiverside County, California · 50 N/O Avenue 44 · Structure no. 56C0163
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dillon Road over Coachella Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dillon Road over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 79 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,407 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dillon Road over Coachella Canal built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Dillon Road over Coachella Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Dillon Road over Coachella Canal carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dillon Road over Coachella Canal?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dillon Road over Coachella Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.