Box Canyon RD over Coachella Canal
FairRiverside County, California · 0.5 MI Ne/O Garfield ST · Structure no. 56C0173
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 721
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Box Canyon RD over Coachella Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Box Canyon RD over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 Box Canyon RD over Coachella Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Box Canyon RD 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 Box Canyon RD over Coachella Canal carry?
About 721 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Box Canyon RD over Coachella Canal?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Box Canyon RD over Coachella Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.