US Bridges

N Palm Canyon DR over Tahquitz Creek Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.4 Mi. S/O Ramon Road · Structure no. 56C0408

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,969
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Palm Canyon DR over Tahquitz Creek Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying N Palm Canyon DR over Tahquitz Creek Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 10,969 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,336 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Palm Canyon DR
CrossesTahquitz Creek Channel
Location0.4 Mi. S/O Ramon Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81113, -116.54446
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,969 (2013)
Projected traffic13,336 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Palm Canyon DR over Tahquitz Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is N Palm Canyon DR over Tahquitz Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N Palm Canyon DR over Tahquitz Creek Channel carry?

About 10,969 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Palm Canyon DR over Tahquitz Creek Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N Palm Canyon DR over Tahquitz Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.