Palm Canyon Drive over Thunderbird Channel
GoodRiverside County, California · 2.3 Mi. Se/O Date Palm DR · Structure no. 56C0504
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palm Canyon Drive over Thunderbird Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Palm Canyon Drive over Thunderbird Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 61 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,232 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palm Canyon Drive over Thunderbird Channel built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Palm Canyon Drive over Thunderbird 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Palm Canyon Drive over Thunderbird Channel carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Palm Canyon Drive over Thunderbird Channel?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Palm Canyon Drive over Thunderbird Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.