US Bridges

State Route 71 over Chino Avenue

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-071-R0.91-CHNH · Structure no. 54 1126

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 71 over Chino Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 71 over Chino Avenue in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,000 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 71
CrossesChino Avenue
Location08-SBD-071-R0.91-CHNH
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates34.01144, -117.73405
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.6 m)
Roadway width144 ft (44 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2020)
Projected traffic140,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 71 over Chino Avenue built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 71 over Chino Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 71 over Chino Avenue carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 71 over Chino Avenue?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 71 over Chino Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.