US Bridges

Tippecanoe Ave over Santa Ana River

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 1.3 MI N I-10 · Structure no. 54C0209

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
730 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
24,276
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tippecanoe Ave over Santa Ana River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tippecanoe Ave over Santa Ana River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 24,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,182 by 2043. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTippecanoe Ave
CrossesSanta Ana River
Location1.3 MI N I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.08089, -117.25942
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
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,276 (2016)
Projected traffic30,182 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tippecanoe Ave over Santa Ana 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tippecanoe Ave over Santa Ana River carry?

About 24,276 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tippecanoe Ave over Santa Ana River?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Tippecanoe Ave over Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.