US Bridges

Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 1 MI W of I-215 · Structure no. 54C0360

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,293
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 7,293 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,216 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRialto Ave
CrossesLytle Creek
Location1 MI W of I-215
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10073, -117.32061
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,293 (2016)
Projected traffic13,216 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek carry?

About 7,293 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.