US Bridges

State Route 62 over 29 Palms Flood Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-062-30.99-TNP · Structure no. 54 0880

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 62 over 29 Palms Flood Channel is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 62 over 29 Palms Flood Channel 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,318 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 62
Crosses29 Palms Flood Channel
Location08-SBD-062-30.99-TNP
RouteState Highway 62
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.13536, -116.09316
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2019)
Projected traffic24,318 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 29 Palms Flood Channel built?

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

What condition is State Route 62 over 29 Palms Flood Channel 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 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 62 over 29 Palms Flood Channel carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 62 over 29 Palms Flood Channel?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 62 over 29 Palms Flood Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.