US Bridges

Galena Street over Bly Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · At Felspar St. · Structure no. 56C0205

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galena Street over Bly Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Galena Street over Bly Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGalena Street
CrossesBly Channel
LocationAt Felspar St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.00432, -117.48399
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic10,236 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Galena Street over Bly Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galena Street over Bly Channel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Galena Street over Bly Channel carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Galena Street over Bly Channel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Galena Street over Bly Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.