Orange ST over Elder Gulch
FairClosed to trafficSan Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI S of Fifth ST · Structure no. 54C0037
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange ST over Elder Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orange ST over Elder Gulch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orange ST over Elder Gulch built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orange ST over Elder Gulch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Orange ST over Elder Gulch carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Orange ST over Elder Gulch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Orange ST over Elder Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.