US Bridges

Avenue 42 over Coachella Canal

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.12 Mi. W/O Madison St. · Structure no. 56C0184

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 42 over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 42 over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 42
CrossesCoachella Canal
Location0.12 Mi. W/O Madison St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.74386, -116.25368
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2014)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Avenue 42 over Coachella Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 42 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 Avenue 42 over Coachella Canal carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 42 over Coachella Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 42 over Coachella Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.