Avenue 46 over Coachella Canal
GoodRiverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. E/O Madison ST · Structure no. 56C0253
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 46 over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 46 over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,293 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 46 over Coachella Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 46 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 46 over Coachella Canal carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 46 over Coachella Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 46 over Coachella Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.