US Bridges

Helendale RD over Fremont Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.8 MI S Vista RD · Structure no. 54C0415

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,011
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helendale RD over Fremont Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Helendale RD over Fremont Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,011 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,036 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHelendale RD
CrossesFremont Wash
Location0.8 MI S Vista RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.74097, -117.33609
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,011 (2020)
Projected traffic4,036 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Helendale RD over Fremont Wash built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helendale RD over Fremont Wash 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Helendale RD over Fremont Wash carry?

About 4,011 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Helendale RD over Fremont Wash?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Helendale RD over Fremont Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.