Avenue 48 over Coachella Canal
GoodRiverside County, California · 50 W/O Hjorth Street · Structure no. 56C0252
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 48 over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 48 over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,223 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 98 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 Avenue 48 over Coachella Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Avenue 48 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 Avenue 48 over Coachella Canal carry?
About 16,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 48 over Coachella Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 48 over Coachella Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.