US Bridges

State Route 62 over Little Morongo Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-062-5.55 · Structure no. 54 1083

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 62 over Little Morongo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 62 over Little Morongo Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesState Route 62
CrossesLittle Morongo Creek
Location08-SBD-062-5.55
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates34.08742, -116.52295
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2017)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Little Morongo Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 62 over Little Morongo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 62 over Little Morongo Creek carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 62 over Little Morongo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 62 over Little Morongo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.