US Bridges

Mckinley Street over Arlington Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. S/O Route 91 Fwy. · Structure no. 56C0302

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinley Street over Arlington Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mckinley Street over Arlington Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 50 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,431 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMckinley Street
CrossesArlington Channel
Location0.2 Mi. S/O Route 91 Fwy.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88413, -117.51592
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2020)
Projected traffic34,431 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mckinley Street over Arlington Channel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Mckinley Street over Arlington 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mckinley Street over Arlington Channel carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mckinley Street over Arlington Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinley Street over Arlington Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.