US Bridges

Bellegrave Avenue over Bly Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.4 Mi. Sw/O Mission Blvd · Structure no. 56C0206

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellegrave Avenue over Bly Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bellegrave Avenue over Bly Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,141 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBellegrave Avenue
CrossesBly Channel
Location0.4 Mi. Sw/O Mission Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.00945, -117.49191
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,141 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bellegrave Avenue over Bly Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellegrave Avenue 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 Bellegrave Avenue over Bly Channel carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bellegrave Avenue over Bly Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Bellegrave Avenue over Bly Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.