US Bridges

Paved Road over S.F. Deep Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 1.7 E. of HWY 18 on 1N96 · Structure no. 051251000001000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Paved Road over S.F. Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Paved Road over S.F. Deep Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesPaved Road
CrossesS.F. Deep Creek
Location1.7 E. of HWY 18 on 1N96
RouteFederal Lands Road 1N96
Coordinates34.20677, -117.06938
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1990)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paved Road over S.F. Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Paved Road over S.F. Deep Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Paved Road over S.F. Deep Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Paved Road over S.F. Deep Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Paved Road over S.F. Deep Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.