US Bridges

Cactus Avenue over Kitching Street Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 50 W/O Kitching Street · Structure no. 56C0407

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Avenue over Kitching Street Channel is a concrete slab carrying Cactus Avenue over Kitching Street Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,912 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCactus Avenue
CrossesKitching Street Channel
Location50 W/O Kitching Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.90996, -117.21769
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2019)
Projected traffic30,912 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Cactus Avenue over Kitching Street Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Avenue over Kitching Street Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Avenue over Kitching Street Channel?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Avenue over Kitching Street Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.