US Bridges

E Broadway over Needles Flood Control Ch

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.45 MI N/O RTE 40 · Structure no. 54C0346

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,141
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Broadway over Needles Flood Control Ch is a steel culvert carrying E Broadway over Needles Flood Control Ch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,434 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Broadway
CrossesNeedles Flood Control Ch
Location0.45 MI N/O RTE 40
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.83052, -114.59507
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,141 (2014)
Projected traffic5,434 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E Broadway over Needles Flood Control Ch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Broadway over Needles Flood Control Ch 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 E Broadway over Needles Flood Control Ch carry?

About 5,141 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Broadway over Needles Flood Control Ch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns E Broadway over Needles Flood Control Ch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.