US Bridges

State Route 62 over Burnt Mountain Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-062-12.80 · Structure no. 54 1055

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 62 over Burnt Mountain Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 62 over Burnt Mountain Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 45 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 62
CrossesBurnt Mountain Wash
Location08-SBD-062-12.80
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates34.12549, -116.40716
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2017)
Projected traffic47,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Burnt Mountain Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is State Route 62 over Burnt Mountain Wash 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 Burnt Mountain Wash carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 62 over Burnt Mountain Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 62 over Burnt Mountain Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.