US Bridges

State Route 66 over Lytle Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-066-21.30-SBD · Structure no. 54 0423

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 66 over Lytle Creek Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 66 over Lytle Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 66
CrossesLytle Creek Channel
Location08-SBD-066-21.30-SBD
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates34.10655, -117.33273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2017)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 66 over Lytle Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 66 over Lytle Creek Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 66 over Lytle Creek Channel carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 66 over Lytle Creek Channel?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 66 over Lytle Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.