US Bridges

Barton RD over San Timoteo Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.3 MI W California ST · Structure no. 54C0159

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,760
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton RD over San Timoteo Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barton RD over San Timoteo Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 24,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,547 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton RD
CrossesSan Timoteo Creek
Location0.3 MI W California ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.04906, -117.2318
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,760 (2015)
Projected traffic21,547 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Barton RD over San Timoteo Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton RD over San Timoteo Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Barton RD over San Timoteo Creek carry?

About 24,760 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barton RD over San Timoteo Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Barton RD over San Timoteo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.