US Bridges

Airport Boulevard over Coachella Canal

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. E/O Buchanan ST · Structure no. 56C0470

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,053
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Boulevard over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Boulevard over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Boulevard
CrossesCoachella Canal
Location0.1 Mi. E/O Buchanan ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.64243, -116.09116
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,053 (2016)
Projected traffic2,081 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Airport Boulevard over Coachella Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Boulevard over Coachella Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Boulevard over Coachella Canal carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Airport Boulevard over Coachella Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Boulevard over Coachella Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.