US Bridges

State Route 18 over Lower Bonnie Canyon

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-018-R14.78 · Structure no. 54 0923

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

About this bridge

State Route 18 over Lower Bonnie Canyon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 18 over Lower Bonnie Canyon 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 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesState Route 18
CrossesLower Bonnie Canyon
Location08-SBD-018-R14.78
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates34.2265, -117.29719
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Route 18 over Lower Bonnie Canyon built?

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

What condition is State Route 18 over Lower Bonnie Canyon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 18 over Lower Bonnie Canyon carry?

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

How long is State Route 18 over Lower Bonnie Canyon?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 18 over Lower Bonnie Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.