US Bridges

State Highway 138 over Burnt Mill Canyon

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-138-R29.38 · Structure no. 54 0859

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 138 over Burnt Mill Canyon is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Highway 138 over Burnt Mill Canyon in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesState Highway 138
CrossesBurnt Mill Canyon
Location08-SBD-138-R29.38
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates34.27241, -117.31396
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Highway 138 over Burnt Mill Canyon built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 138 over Burnt Mill Canyon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 138 over Burnt Mill Canyon carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 138 over Burnt Mill Canyon?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 138 over Burnt Mill Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.