US Bridges

N/B Indio Blvd. over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. W/O Jefferson St. · Structure no. 56C0282

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N/B Indio Blvd. over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N/B Indio Blvd. over UP RR & AMTRAK in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,172 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN/B Indio Blvd.
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.3 Mi. W/O Jefferson St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.74563, -116.26521
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2020)
Projected traffic13,172 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N/B Indio Blvd. over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is N/B Indio Blvd. over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 N/B Indio Blvd. over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N/B Indio Blvd. over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N/B Indio Blvd. over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.