US Bridges

Mission Blvd over Lower Deer Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.6 MI E Archibald Ave · Structure no. 54C0219

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,208
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Blvd over Lower Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mission Blvd over Lower Deer Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 96 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 13,208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,478 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMission Blvd
CrossesLower Deer Creek
Location0.6 MI E Archibald Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.04115, -117.5845
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,208 (2019)
Projected traffic39,478 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mission Blvd over Lower Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Mission Blvd over Lower Deer Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mission Blvd over Lower Deer Creek carry?

About 13,208 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mission Blvd over Lower Deer Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Blvd over Lower Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.