US Bridges

State Route 18 over Deep Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-018-34.61 · Structure no. 54 0309

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 18 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 18 over Deep Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesState Route 18
CrossesDeep Creek
Location08-SBD-018-34.61
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates34.21998, -117.07068
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 18 over 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 December 2024.

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

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 18 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 18 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.