US Bridges

State Highway 2 over Sheep Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-002-2.44 · Structure no. 54 0360

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 2 over Sheep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Highway 2 over Sheep Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 89 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesState Highway 2
CrossesSheep Creek
Location08-SBD-002-2.44
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.3568, -117.61342
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2021)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Highway 2 over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is State Highway 2 over Sheep 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 2 over Sheep Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 2 over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 2 over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.