US Bridges

Jefferson Street over LA Quinta Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 200 South of ST RTE 111 · Structure no. 56C0198

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over LA Quinta Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jefferson Street over LA Quinta Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,632 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesLA Quinta Channel
Location200 South of ST RTE 111
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.7065, -116.26851
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2020)
Projected traffic26,632 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jefferson Street over LA Quinta Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Jefferson Street over LA Quinta Channel 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over LA Quinta Channel carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over LA Quinta Channel?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Street over LA Quinta Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.