US Bridges

Bay Avenue over Kitching Chanel Line Q

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Riverside County, California · 0.3 Mi. E/O Kitching St. · Structure no. 56C0401

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Avenue over Kitching Chanel Line Q is a concrete slab carrying Bay Avenue over Kitching Chanel Line Q 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,190 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Avenue
CrossesKitching Chanel Line Q
Location0.3 Mi. E/O Kitching St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.92088, -117.2134
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,190 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

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 Bay Avenue over Kitching Chanel Line Q built?

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

What condition is Bay Avenue over Kitching Chanel Line Q 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 Bay Avenue over Kitching Chanel Line Q carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bay Avenue over Kitching Chanel Line Q?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Avenue over Kitching Chanel Line Q?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.