US Bridges

Mt Vernon Ave over Lytle Cajon Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 1.25 MI N of I-10 · Structure no. 54C0011

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,562
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Vernon Ave over Lytle Cajon Channel is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Vernon Ave over Lytle Cajon Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 13,562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,547 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Vernon Ave
CrossesLytle Cajon Channel
Location1.25 MI N of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.08286, -117.31372
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,562 (2015)
Projected traffic19,547 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mt Vernon Ave over Lytle Cajon Channel built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Vernon Ave over Lytle Cajon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Vernon Ave over Lytle Cajon Channel carry?

About 13,562 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mt Vernon Ave over Lytle Cajon Channel?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Vernon Ave over Lytle Cajon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.