Kirby Street over Whittier Avenue Channel
GoodRiverside County, California · 0.47 Mi. N/O Stetson Ave. · Structure no. 56C0221
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirby Street over Whittier Avenue Channel is a concrete slab carrying Kirby Street over Whittier Avenue Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,388 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirby Street over Whittier Avenue Channel built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Kirby Street over Whittier Avenue 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Kirby Street over Whittier Avenue Channel carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kirby Street over Whittier Avenue Channel?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Kirby Street over Whittier Avenue Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.