US Bridges

Palm Canyon Blvd over Deep Canyon Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 MI W of Washington ST · Structure no. 56C0577

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,433
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Canyon Blvd over Deep Canyon Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Palm Canyon Blvd over Deep Canyon Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41,433 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,791 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPalm Canyon Blvd
CrossesDeep Canyon Wash
Location0.3 MI W of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71621, -116.3005
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,433 (2020)
Projected traffic36,791 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palm Canyon Blvd over Deep Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Canyon Blvd over Deep Canyon Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Palm Canyon Blvd over Deep Canyon Wash carry?

About 41,433 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palm Canyon Blvd over Deep Canyon Wash?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Canyon Blvd over Deep Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.