US Bridges

John F Kennedy Dr. over Kitching Street Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · 50 W/O Kitching Street · Structure no. 56C0332

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John F Kennedy Dr. over Kitching Street Channel is a concrete slab carrying John F Kennedy Dr. over Kitching Street Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 41 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,326 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn F Kennedy Dr.
CrossesKitching Street Channel
Location50 W/O Kitching Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.90268, -117.21766
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2017)
Projected traffic8,326 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 John F Kennedy Dr. over Kitching Street Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is John F Kennedy Dr. over Kitching Street 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does John F Kennedy Dr. over Kitching Street Channel carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John F Kennedy Dr. over Kitching Street Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns John F Kennedy Dr. over Kitching Street Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.