US Bridges

Linden Avenue over Cactus Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-000--RIA · Structure no. 54 1319

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

Linden Avenue over Cactus Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Linden 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 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLinden Avenue
CrossesCactus Channel
Location08-SBD-000--RIA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13658, -117.40117
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 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 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 Linden Avenue over Cactus Channel built?

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

What condition is Linden 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 Linden Avenue over Cactus Channel carry?

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

How long is Linden 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 99 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Avenue over Cactus Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.