US Bridges

Tippecanoe Ave over Mission Storm Drain

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.6 MI N of I-10 · Structure no. 54C0205

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,135
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tippecanoe Ave over Mission Storm Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tippecanoe Ave over Mission Storm Drain in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 25,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,345 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTippecanoe Ave
CrossesMission Storm Drain
Location0.6 MI N of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.07339, -117.25963
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,135 (2016)
Projected traffic34,345 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tippecanoe Ave over Mission Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Tippecanoe Ave over Mission Storm Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tippecanoe Ave over Mission Storm Drain carry?

About 25,135 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tippecanoe Ave over Mission Storm Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Tippecanoe Ave over Mission Storm Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.