US Bridges

Madison Street over Coachella Canal

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Avenue 50 · Structure no. 56C0564

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2020 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 2009, so it is 16 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,221 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMadison Street
CrossesCoachella Canal
Location0.1 MI N/O Avenue 50
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.68644, -116.25117
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2020)
Projected traffic5,221 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 2009, making it 16 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 8,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street over Coachella Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Street over Coachella Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.