US Bridges

State Route 71 over Slaughter Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-071-R7.79-CHNH · Structure no. 54 1339

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 71 over Slaughter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 71 over Slaughter Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,613 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 367 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 71
CrossesSlaughter Creek
Location08-SBD-071-R7.79-CHNH
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates33.93232, -117.66179
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 24 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width367 ft (112 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2020)
Projected traffic81,613 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
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 71 over Slaughter Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 71 over Slaughter Creek 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 State Route 71 over Slaughter Creek carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 71 over Slaughter Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 367 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 71 over Slaughter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.