US Bridges

Locust Avenue over Cactus Channel

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San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-000--RIA · Structure no. 54 1318

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Avenue over Cactus Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Locust Avenue over Cactus Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Avenue
CrossesCactus Channel
Location08-SBD-000--RIA
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.13678, -117.40989
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2013)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Locust Avenue over Cactus Channel built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Avenue over Cactus Channel 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Locust Avenue over Cactus Channel carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust Avenue over Cactus Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Avenue over Cactus Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.