US Bridges

West Frontage Road over Mojave River

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-000- · Structure no. 54 1369Y

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
574 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Frontage Road over Mojave River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Frontage Road over Mojave River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,003 by 2042. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Frontage Road
CrossesMojave River
Location08-SBD-000-
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.54889, -117.29556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2024)
Projected traffic3,003 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Frontage Road over Mojave River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Frontage Road over Mojave River 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Frontage Road over Mojave River carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Frontage Road over Mojave River?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Frontage Road over Mojave River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.