US Bridges

Highland Ave over East Twin Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.5 MI E Waterman Ave · Structure no. 54C0226

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,460
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over East Twin Creek Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Highland Ave over East Twin Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 23,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,516 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesEast Twin Creek Channel
Location0.5 MI E Waterman Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13579, -117.26989
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,460 (2024)
Projected traffic31,516 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Highland Ave over East Twin Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Ave over East Twin Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Ave over East Twin Creek Channel carry?

About 23,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over East Twin Creek Channel?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave over East Twin Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.