US Bridges

Blue Water RD over Fremont Wash

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI S Lakeview DR · Structure no. 54C0416

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Water RD over Fremont Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Water 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlue Water RD
CrossesFremont Wash
Location0.1 MI S Lakeview DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.74021, -117.34464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2020)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Blue Water RD over Fremont Wash built?

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

What condition is Blue Water RD over Fremont Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Water RD over Fremont Wash carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Water RD over Fremont Wash?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Water RD over Fremont Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.