US Bridges

Orchard ST over San Antonio Creek Chan

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.3 MI E LA CO Line · Structure no. 54C0223

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard ST over San Antonio Creek Chan is a concrete slab carrying Orchard ST over San Antonio Creek Chan in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,041 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard ST
CrossesSan Antonio Creek Chan
Location0.3 MI E LA CO Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.07043, -117.71029
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,041 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Orchard ST over San Antonio Creek Chan built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard ST over San Antonio Creek Chan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard ST over San Antonio Creek Chan carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orchard ST over San Antonio Creek Chan?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard ST over San Antonio Creek Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.