US Bridges

Francis Street over W Cucamonga Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.5 MI W Vineyard Ave · Structure no. 54C0393

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,024
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis Street over W Cucamonga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Francis Street over W Cucamonga 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 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,023 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrancis Street
CrossesW Cucamonga Creek
Location0.5 MI W Vineyard Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.04114, -117.6198
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2019)
Projected traffic9,023 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Francis Street over W Cucamonga Creek built?

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

What condition is Francis Street over W Cucamonga 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Francis Street over W Cucamonga Creek carry?

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Francis Street over W Cucamonga Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Francis Street over W Cucamonga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.