US Bridges

Tippecanoe Ave over Warm Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.25 MI S Baseline RD · Structure no. 54C0367

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,346
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tippecanoe Ave over Warm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tippecanoe Ave over Warm Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,346 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,769 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTippecanoe Ave
CrossesWarm Creek
Location0.25 MI S Baseline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.11764, -117.26085
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,346 (2014)
Projected traffic13,769 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Tippecanoe Ave over Warm Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tippecanoe Ave over Warm 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Tippecanoe Ave over Warm Creek carry?

About 12,346 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tippecanoe Ave over Warm Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Tippecanoe Ave over Warm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.