US Bridges

Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 1.5 MI West of I-215 · Structure no. 54C0366

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,458
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 10,458 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,215 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRialto Ave
CrossesLytle Creek Channel
Location1.5 MI West of I-215
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.10068, -117.32852
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,458 (2016)
Projected traffic13,215 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek Channel carry?

About 10,458 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek Channel?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Rialto Ave over Lytle Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.