US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Coachella Canal

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. S/O Avenue 52 · Structure no. 56C0498

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,986
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Coachella Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jefferson Street over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15,986 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,338 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesCoachella Canal
Location0.3 Mi. S/O Avenue 52
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.66701, -116.2683
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,986 (2017)
Projected traffic10,338 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jefferson Street over Coachella Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Coachella Canal carry?

About 15,986 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Coachella Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Street over Coachella Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.