US Bridges

State Highway 138 over Cajon Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-138-R14.94 · Structure no. 54 0561

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 138 over Cajon Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Highway 138 over Cajon Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2045. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesState Highway 138
CrossesCajon Creek
Location08-SBD-138-R14.94
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates34.3115, -117.47946
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 138 over Cajon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is State Highway 138 over Cajon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 138 over Cajon Creek carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 138 over Cajon Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 138 over Cajon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.