US Bridges

Washington Street over LA Quinta Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 MI S/O 50th Avenue · Structure no. 56C0377

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,143
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over LA Quinta Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington Street over LA Quinta Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 23,143 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,677 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesLA Quinta Channel
Location0.2 MI S/O 50th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.68249, -116.29468
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,143 (2017)
Projected traffic20,677 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Washington Street over LA Quinta Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Washington Street over LA Quinta Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Street over LA Quinta Channel carry?

About 23,143 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over LA Quinta Channel?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over LA Quinta Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.