US Bridges

Pumalo ST over Del Rosa Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI E of Del Rosa Ave · Structure no. 54C0426

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pumalo ST over Del Rosa Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pumalo ST over Del Rosa Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPumalo ST
CrossesDel Rosa Channel
Location0.1 MI E of Del Rosa Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13854, -117.25128
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Pumalo ST over Del Rosa Channel built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pumalo ST over Del Rosa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pumalo ST over Del Rosa Channel carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pumalo ST over Del Rosa Channel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pumalo ST over Del Rosa Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.