Date Palm Drive over Whitewater River
GoodRiverside County, California · 0.4 MI N/O Palm Canyon DR · Structure no. 56C0189
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 758 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Date Palm Drive over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Date Palm Drive over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,945 by 2042. The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Date Palm Drive over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Date Palm Drive over Whitewater River 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 Date Palm Drive over Whitewater River carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Date Palm Drive over Whitewater River?
The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Date Palm Drive over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.