US Bridges

Arrowhead Lake RD over Mojave River

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.2 MI N RTE 173 · Structure no. 54C0185

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowhead Lake RD over Mojave River is a concrete culvert carrying Arrowhead Lake RD over Mojave River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 818 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesArrowhead Lake RD
CrossesMojave River
Location0.2 MI N RTE 173
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.3392, -117.25796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2015)
Projected traffic882 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Arrowhead Lake RD over Mojave River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowhead Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Arrowhead Lake RD over Mojave River carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arrowhead Lake RD over Mojave River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Arrowhead Lake RD over Mojave River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.