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State Route 62 over Long Canyon Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-062-11.76 · Structure no. 54 1051

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,030
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 62 over Long Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 62 over Long Canyon Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 27,030 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,089 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 62
CrossesLong Canyon Channel
Location08-SBD-062-11.76
RouteState Highway 62
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.12053, -116.4251
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,030 (2016)
Projected traffic48,089 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Long Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is State Route 62 over Long Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 62 over Long Canyon Channel carry?

About 27,030 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 62 over Long Canyon Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 62 over Long Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.