US Bridges

State Route 83 over Chino Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-083-0.93-CHN · Structure no. 54 1248

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 83 over Chino Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 83 over Chino Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,726 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 83
CrossesChino Creek
Location08-SBD-083-0.93-CHN
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates33.94014, -117.6543
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2020)
Projected traffic36,726 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 83 over Chino Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 83 over Chino Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 83 over Chino Creek carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 83 over Chino Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 83 over Chino Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.