US Bridges

5th ST over Warm Creek Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.3 MI E Waterman Ave · Structure no. 54C0206

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,491
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over Warm Creek Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th ST over Warm Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,491 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,599 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesWarm Creek Channel
Location0.3 MI E Waterman Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10827, -117.27409
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,491 (2015)
Projected traffic10,599 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 5th ST over Warm Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST over Warm Creek Channel 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 2024.

How much traffic does 5th ST over Warm Creek Channel carry?

About 6,491 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5th ST over Warm Creek Channel?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over Warm Creek Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.