Nat Trails HWY over Arletta Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficSan Bernardino County, California · 9.9 MI E Kelbaker RD · Structure no. 54C0295
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 502
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nat Trails HWY over Arletta Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nat Trails HWY over Arletta Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 502 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nat Trails HWY over Arletta Ditch built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nat Trails HWY over Arletta Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Nat Trails HWY over Arletta Ditch carry?
About 502 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Nat Trails HWY over Arletta Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nat Trails HWY over Arletta Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.