US Bridges

5th ST over City Crk Flood Control

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.4 MI E Victoria ST · Structure no. 54C0207

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over City Crk Flood Control is a concrete culvert carrying 5th ST over City Crk Flood Control in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,422 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5th ST
CrossesCity Crk Flood Control
Location0.4 MI E Victoria ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.10836, -117.21951
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2015)
Projected traffic44,422 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 5th ST over City Crk Flood Control built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST over City Crk Flood Control in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 5th ST over City Crk Flood Control carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5th ST over City Crk Flood Control?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over City Crk Flood Control?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.