US Bridges

Avenue 44 over Coachella Canal Wstway 3

Fair

Riverside County, California · 1 MI E/O Golf Center Dr. · Structure no. 56C0217

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 44 over Coachella Canal Wstway 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 44 over Coachella Canal Wstway 3 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 44
CrossesCoachella Canal Wstway 3
Location1 MI E/O Golf Center Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72947, -116.18091
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 44 over Coachella Canal Wstway 3 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 44 over Coachella Canal Wstway 3 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 44 over Coachella Canal Wstway 3 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 44 over Coachella Canal Wstway 3?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 44 over Coachella Canal Wstway 3?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.