US Bridges

Highland Av over Del Rosa Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 300 Feet E of Del Rosa · Structure no. 54C0227

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,440
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Av over Del Rosa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Highland Av over Del Rosa Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 73 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 22,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,145 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHighland Av
CrossesDel Rosa Creek
Location300 Feet E of Del Rosa
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13573, -117.25129
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,440 (2024)
Projected traffic28,145 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 Av over Del Rosa Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Highland Av over Del Rosa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Av over Del Rosa Creek carry?

About 22,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Av over Del Rosa Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Av over Del Rosa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.