State Route 38 over Mill Creek
FairSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-038-9.60 · Structure no. 54 0346
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 38 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 38 over Mill Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 38 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is State Route 38 over Mill Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 38 over Mill Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is State Route 38 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 38 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.