70th Avenue over Coachella Canal Wstway 1
GoodRiverside County, California · 50 E/O Cleveland Street · Structure no. 56C0251
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,170
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
70th Avenue over Coachella Canal Wstway 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 70th Avenue over Coachella Canal Wstway 1 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 70th Avenue over Coachella Canal Wstway 1 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is 70th Avenue over Coachella Canal Wstway 1 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 70th Avenue over Coachella Canal Wstway 1 carry?
About 2,170 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 70th Avenue over Coachella Canal Wstway 1?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 70th Avenue over Coachella Canal Wstway 1?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.