US Bridges

State Route 18 over Metcalf Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-018-47.17 · Structure no. 54 0266

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 18 over Metcalf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 18 over Metcalf Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 18
CrossesMetcalf Creek
Location08-SBD-018-47.17
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates34.23841, -116.93672
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 18 over Metcalf Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 18 over Metcalf 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 18 over Metcalf Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 18 over Metcalf Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 18 over Metcalf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.