Fred Waring Drive over Coachella Canal
FairRiverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. W/O Madison ST · Structure no. 56C0168
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fred Waring Drive over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fred Waring Drive over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,846 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Fred Waring Drive over Coachella Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Fred Waring Drive 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Fred Waring Drive over Coachella Canal carry?
About 21,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fred Waring Drive over Coachella Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Fred Waring Drive over Coachella Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.