US Bridges

State Route 127 over Amargosa River

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-127-31.90 · Structure no. 54 1170

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 127 over Amargosa River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 127 over Amargosa River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

CarriesState Route 127
CrossesAmargosa River
Location08-SBD-127-31.90
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates35.66407, -116.29702
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 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 Route 127 over Amargosa River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 127 over Amargosa River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 127 over Amargosa River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 127 over Amargosa River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 127 over Amargosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.