US Bridges

Palm Canyon Blvd over Palm Valley Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 MI NW of Town Center · Structure no. 56C0594

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Canyon Blvd over Palm Valley Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Palm Canyon Blvd over Palm Valley Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,252 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPalm Canyon Blvd
CrossesPalm Valley Channel
Location0.2 MI NW of Town Center
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.72566, -116.40059
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic38,252 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Palm Valley Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Palm Canyon Blvd over Palm Valley 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 Blvd over Palm Valley Channel carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palm Canyon Blvd over Palm Valley Channel?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Canyon Blvd over Palm Valley Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.