US Bridges

Valley of the Fall over Mill Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 1.3 MI E of Route 38 · Structure no. 54C0350

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,683
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley of the Fall over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley of the Fall over Mill Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesValley of the Fall
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Route 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.09083, -116.94026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,683 (2015)
Projected traffic2,278 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Valley of the Fall over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley of the Fall over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Valley of the Fall over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,683 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley of the Fall over Mill Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Valley of the Fall over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.