US Bridges

State Route 62 over Dry Morongo Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-062-0.01 · Structure no. 54 0608

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 62 over Dry Morongo Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 62 over Dry Morongo Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,146 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 62
CrossesDry Morongo Wash
Location08-SBD-062-0.01
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates34.03274, -116.59144
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2019)
Projected traffic47,146 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 62 over Dry Morongo Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 62 over Dry Morongo Wash 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 62 over Dry Morongo Wash carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 62 over Dry Morongo Wash?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 62 over Dry Morongo Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.