US Bridges

Chaney Street over Elsinore Channel

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.5 Mi. W/O Collier Ave. · Structure no. 56C0460

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,883
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaney Street over Elsinore Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chaney Street over Elsinore Channel in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,316 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesChaney Street
CrossesElsinore Channel
Location0.5 Mi. W/O Collier Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.68082, -117.33794
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,883 (2021)
Projected traffic11,316 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Chaney Street over Elsinore Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaney Street over Elsinore 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Chaney Street over Elsinore Channel carry?

About 7,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chaney Street over Elsinore Channel?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Chaney Street over Elsinore Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.