US Bridges

State Highway 71 over Los Serranos Lake Chan

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-071-R4.10-CHNH · Structure no. 54 1163

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 71 over Los Serranos Lake Chan is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 71 over Los Serranos Lake Chan in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 39 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,876 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 340 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Highway 71
CrossesLos Serranos Lake Chan
Location08-SBD-071-R4.10-CHNH
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates33.97552, -117.69752
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width340 ft (103.5 m)
Roadway width180 ft (55 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2020)
Projected traffic141,876 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Highway 71 over Los Serranos Lake Chan built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is State Highway 71 over Los Serranos Lake Chan 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 Los Serranos Lake Chan carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 71 over Los Serranos Lake Chan?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 340 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 71 over Los Serranos Lake Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.