US Bridges

State Route 18 over Lucerne Valley Storm Drn

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-018-73.90 · Structure no. 54 1047

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 18 over Lucerne Valley Storm Drn is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 18 over Lucerne Valley Storm Drn in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 18
CrossesLucerne Valley Storm Drn
Location08-SBD-018-73.90
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates34.44392, -116.95157
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lucerne Valley Storm Drn built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 18 over Lucerne Valley Storm Drn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 18 over Lucerne Valley Storm Drn carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 18 over Lucerne Valley Storm Drn?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 18 over Lucerne Valley Storm Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.