US Bridges

Jackson Street over Coachella Canal

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Avenue 40 · Structure no. 56C0497

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jackson Street over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesJackson Street
CrossesCoachella Canal
Location0.1 Mi. N/O Avenue 40
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75577, -116.21662
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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 Jackson Street over Coachella Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Street over Coachella Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over Coachella Canal carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over Coachella Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Coachella Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.