US Bridges

State Route 38 over Santa Ana River

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-038-30.86 · Structure no. 54 0407

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 38 over Santa Ana River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 38 over Santa Ana River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 38
CrossesSanta Ana River
Location08-SBD-038-30.86
RouteState Highway 38
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.17053, -116.82787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 38 over Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is State Route 38 over Santa Ana River 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 Santa Ana River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 38 over Santa Ana River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 38 over Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.