US Bridges

State Highway 71 over Lower Los Serranos Chanl

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-071-R5.66-CHNH · Structure no. 54 1096

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 71 over Lower Los Serranos Chanl is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 71 over Lower Los Serranos Chanl 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 73,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,613 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 283 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Highway 71
CrossesLower Los Serranos Chanl
Location08-SBD-071-R5.66-CHNH
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates33.95743, -117.68161
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width283 ft (86.3 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,000 (2014)
Projected traffic81,613 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
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 Highway 71 over Lower Los Serranos Chanl built?

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

What condition is State Highway 71 over Lower Los Serranos Chanl 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 71 over Lower Los Serranos Chanl carry?

About 73,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 71 over Lower Los Serranos Chanl?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 283 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 71 over Lower Los Serranos Chanl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.