US Bridges

Iris Avenue over Kitching Street Channel

Good

Riverside County, California · At Kitching Street · Structure no. 56C0395

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iris Avenue over Kitching Street Channel is a concrete slab carrying Iris Avenue over Kitching Street Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,762 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIris Avenue
CrossesKitching Street Channel
LocationAt Kitching Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88813, -117.21724
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2019)
Projected traffic16,762 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Iris Avenue over Kitching Street Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iris Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Iris Avenue over Kitching Street Channel carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Iris Avenue over Kitching Street Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Iris Avenue over Kitching Street Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.