US Bridges

Jurupa Road over Bly Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Van Buren Bl · Structure no. 56C0141

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jurupa Road over Bly Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Jurupa Road over Bly Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,424 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJurupa Road
CrossesBly Channel
Location0.2 Mi. E/O Van Buren Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.99774, -117.48214
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2014)
Projected traffic18,424 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jurupa Road over Bly Channel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jurupa Road over Bly 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jurupa Road over Bly Channel carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jurupa Road over Bly Channel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Jurupa Road over Bly Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.