US Bridges

Bear Valley RD over Mojave River

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 5 MI E RTE I-15 · Structure no. 54C0086

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
819 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
46,361
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Valley RD over Mojave River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bear Valley RD over Mojave River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 46,361 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,656 by 2044. The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBear Valley RD
CrossesMojave River
Location5 MI E RTE I-15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.47085, -117.25545
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length819 ft (249.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,361 (2016)
Projected traffic60,656 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bear Valley RD over Mojave River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Bear Valley RD over Mojave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Valley RD over Mojave River carry?

About 46,361 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bear Valley RD over Mojave River?

The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Valley RD over Mojave River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.