LA Cadena DR over Santa Ana River
FairSan Bernardino County, California · 1.5 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 54C0077
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 541 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,519
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Cadena DR over Santa Ana River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Cadena DR over Santa Ana River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,519 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,043 by 2045. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Cadena DR over Santa Ana River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is LA Cadena DR over Santa Ana River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA Cadena DR over Santa Ana River carry?
About 12,519 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is LA Cadena DR over Santa Ana River?
The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns LA Cadena DR over Santa Ana River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.