US Bridges

State Route 173 over Big Pines Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-173-10.86 · Structure no. 54 1281

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 173 over Big Pines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 173 over Big Pines Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesState Route 173
CrossesBig Pines Creek
Location08-SBD-173-10.86
RouteState Highway 173
Coordinates34.31832, -117.19608
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 173 over Big Pines Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 173 over Big Pines 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 173 over Big Pines Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 173 over Big Pines Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 173 over Big Pines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.