US Bridges

State Route 66 over East Branch Lytle Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-066-21.51-SBD · Structure no. 54 1043

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 66 over East Branch Lytle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 66 over East Branch Lytle Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 66
CrossesEast Branch Lytle Creek
Location08-SBD-066-21.51-SBD
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates34.10764, -117.32928
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2019)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 66 over East Branch Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 66 over East Branch Lytle Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 66 over East Branch Lytle Creek carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 66 over East Branch Lytle Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 66 over East Branch Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.