US Bridges

Nat Trails HWY over Fonda Ditch

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 11 MI E of Crucero RD · Structure no. 54C0240

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nat Trails HWY over Fonda Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nat Trails HWY over Fonda Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 95 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesNat Trails HWY
CrossesFonda Ditch
Location11 MI E of Crucero RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.65003, -116.01304
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2015)
Projected traffic381 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nat Trails HWY over Fonda Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Nat Trails HWY over Fonda Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nat Trails HWY over Fonda Ditch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Nat Trails HWY over Fonda Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nat Trails HWY over Fonda Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.