US Bridges

Natl Trails HWY over Drainage Ditch

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.6KM SE of N Iwo Jima ST · Structure no. 2CAS203

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Natl Trails HWY over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Natl Trails HWY over Drainage Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNatl Trails HWY
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6KM SE of N Iwo Jima ST
Coordinates34.87117, -116.94103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$52,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natl Trails HWY over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natl Trails HWY over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Natl Trails HWY over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Natl Trails HWY over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Natl Trails HWY over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.