US Bridges

Indio Blvd WB over Whitewater River

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.8 Mi. Nw/O Monroe ST · Structure no. 56C0292

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indio Blvd WB over Whitewater River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Indio Blvd WB over Whitewater River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 69 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 5 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,172 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndio Blvd WB
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.8 Mi. Nw/O Monroe ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73501, -116.24416
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2020)
Projected traffic13,172 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indio Blvd WB over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Indio Blvd WB over Whitewater River 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 Indio Blvd WB over Whitewater River carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indio Blvd WB over Whitewater River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Indio Blvd WB over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.