US Bridges

State Route 18 over Waterman Canyon RD

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-018-R13.29 · Structure no. 54 0854

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 18 over Waterman Canyon RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 18 over Waterman Canyon RD in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1969, 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 18
CrossesWaterman Canyon RD
Location08-SBD-018-R13.29
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates34.21706, -117.29144
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2017)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 18 over Waterman Canyon RD built?

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

What condition is State Route 18 over Waterman Canyon RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 18 over Waterman Canyon RD carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 18 over Waterman Canyon RD?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 18 over Waterman Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.