US Bridges

Palm Canyon Drive over W Cathedral Cyn Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.9 Mi. Nw/O Date Palm DR · Structure no. 56C0506

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Canyon Drive over W Cathedral Cyn Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Palm Canyon Drive over W Cathedral Cyn Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,461 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPalm Canyon Drive
CrossesW Cathedral Cyn Channel
Location0.9 Mi. Nw/O Date Palm DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.78211, -116.47171
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2020)
Projected traffic68,461 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Palm Canyon Drive over W Cathedral Cyn Channel built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Palm Canyon Drive over W Cathedral Cyn 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Palm Canyon Drive over W Cathedral Cyn Channel carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Palm Canyon Drive over W Cathedral Cyn Channel?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Canyon Drive over W Cathedral Cyn Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.