US Bridges

LA Cadena DR over Lytle Cajon Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.2 MI NE Laurel ST · Structure no. 54C0383

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cadena DR over Lytle Cajon Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying LA Cadena DR over Lytle Cajon Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,023 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Cadena DR
CrossesLytle Cajon Channel
Location0.2 MI NE Laurel ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.08304, -117.31587
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2015)
Projected traffic9,023 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 LA Cadena DR over Lytle Cajon Channel built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cadena DR over Lytle Cajon 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA Cadena DR over Lytle Cajon Channel carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Cadena DR over Lytle Cajon Channel?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cadena DR over Lytle Cajon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.