US Bridges

Madison Street over Coachella Canal

Good

Riverside County, California · 50 N/O Ave 40 · Structure no. 56C0555

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Street over Coachella Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Madison Street over Coachella Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMadison Street
CrossesCoachella Canal
Location50 N/O Ave 40
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75861, -116.25133
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Madison Street over Coachella Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison 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 Madison Street over Coachella Canal carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street over Coachella Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Street over Coachella Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.