US Bridges

Soquel Cyn RD Ramp over Lower Los Serranos Chan

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-071-R4.94-CHNH · Structure no. 54 1203

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soquel Cyn RD Ramp over Lower Los Serranos Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Soquel Cyn RD Ramp over Lower Los Serranos Chan in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,323 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 558 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSoquel Cyn RD Ramp
CrossesLower Los Serranos Chan
Location08-SBD-071-R4.94-CHNH
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates33.96677, -117.69022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width558 ft (170 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2020)
Projected traffic16,323 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Soquel Cyn RD Ramp over Lower Los Serranos Chan built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soquel Cyn RD Ramp over Lower Los Serranos 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 Soquel Cyn RD Ramp over Lower Los Serranos Chan carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Soquel Cyn RD Ramp over Lower Los Serranos Chan?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 558 ft wide.

Who owns Soquel Cyn RD Ramp over Lower Los Serranos Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.