US Bridges

State HWY 71 NB over Chino Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-071-R1.40-CHNH · Structure no. 54 1127L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
686 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State HWY 71 NB over Chino Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State HWY 71 NB over Chino Creek Channel 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 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2040. The structure is 686 ft (209 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState HWY 71 NB
CrossesChino Creek Channel
Location08-SBD-071-R1.40-CHNH
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates34.00711, -117.72943
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length686 ft (209 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2020)
Projected traffic64,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State HWY 71 NB over Chino Creek Channel built?

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

What condition is State HWY 71 NB over Chino Creek Channel 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 HWY 71 NB over Chino Creek Channel carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State HWY 71 NB over Chino Creek Channel?

The structure is 686 ft (209 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns State HWY 71 NB over Chino Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.