Waterman Ave over Santa Ana River
PoorSan Bernardino County, California · 0.4 MI N of I-10 · Structure no. 54C0015
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 661 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,153
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waterman Ave over Santa Ana River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterman Ave over Santa Ana River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 31,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,711 by 2043. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waterman Ave over Santa Ana River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Waterman Ave over Santa Ana River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Waterman Ave over Santa Ana River carry?
About 31,153 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Waterman Ave over Santa Ana River?
The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Waterman Ave over Santa Ana River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.