Nat Trails HWY over Avis Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficSan Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI E of Essex RD · Structure no. 54C0324
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nat Trails HWY over Avis Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nat Trails HWY over Avis 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Avis 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 Avis 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nat Trails HWY over Avis Ditch carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Nat Trails HWY over Avis 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 Avis Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.