US Bridges

E Palm Canyon DR over Palm Canyon Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.5 Mi. E/O Farrel Drive · Structure no. 56C0409

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
29,242
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Palm Canyon DR over Palm Canyon Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E Palm Canyon DR over Palm Canyon Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 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 29,242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,772 by 2047. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Palm Canyon DR
CrossesPalm Canyon Wash
Location0.5 Mi. E/O Farrel Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.79761, -116.51043
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,242 (2020)
Projected traffic64,772 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 E Palm Canyon DR over Palm Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is E Palm Canyon DR over Palm Canyon Wash 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does E Palm Canyon DR over Palm Canyon Wash carry?

About 29,242 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Palm Canyon DR over Palm Canyon Wash?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns E Palm Canyon DR over Palm Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.