US Bridges

Cherry Avenue over Hawker-Crawford Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.25 MI N of I-15 · Structure no. 54C0224

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Avenue over Hawker-Crawford Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cherry Avenue over Hawker-Crawford Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,453 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCherry Avenue
CrossesHawker-Crawford Channel
Location0.25 MI N of I-15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14655, -117.48818
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2017)
Projected traffic27,453 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cherry Avenue over Hawker-Crawford Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Avenue over Hawker-Crawford Channel 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Cherry Avenue over Hawker-Crawford Channel carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Avenue over Hawker-Crawford Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Avenue over Hawker-Crawford Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.