US Bridges

Utah Trail over 29 Palms Fl Cont Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.6 MI N Route FAP 62 · Structure no. 54C0348

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,885
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utah Trail over 29 Palms Fl Cont Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Utah Trail over 29 Palms Fl Cont Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUtah Trail
Crosses29 Palms Fl Cont Channel
Location0.6 MI N Route FAP 62
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14441, -116.03653
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2016)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Utah Trail over 29 Palms Fl Cont Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utah Trail over 29 Palms Fl Cont Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Utah Trail over 29 Palms Fl Cont Channel carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Utah Trail over 29 Palms Fl Cont Channel?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Utah Trail over 29 Palms Fl Cont Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.