US Bridges

Lovekin Boulevard over "c" Canal

Fair

Riverside County, California · 2.2 Mi. N/O Rte. I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 56C0157

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovekin Boulevard over "c" Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Lovekin Boulevard over "c" Canal in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLovekin Boulevard
Crosses"c" Canal
Location2.2 Mi. N/O Rte. I-10 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.63866, -114.60607
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lovekin Boulevard over "c" Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovekin Boulevard over "c" Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lovekin Boulevard over "c" Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lovekin Boulevard over "c" Canal?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lovekin Boulevard over "c" Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.