US Bridges

Monroe Street over Coachella Canal

Good

Riverside County, California · 50 N/O 40th Avenue · Structure no. 56C0246

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Monroe Street over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,203 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesCoachella Canal
Location50 N/O 40th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75863, -116.23411
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2014)
Projected traffic2,203 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street over Coachella Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street over Coachella Canal 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 Monroe Street over Coachella Canal carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Coachella Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over Coachella Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.