US Bridges

New Jersey ST over Morey Arroyo

PoorPosted for load

San Bernardino County, California · 0.45 MI N Barton RD · Structure no. 54C0430

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Jersey ST over Morey Arroyo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Jersey ST over Morey Arroyo in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 92 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,736 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Jersey ST
CrossesMorey Arroyo
Location0.45 MI N Barton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.05544, -117.22174
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2022)
Projected traffic3,736 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Jersey ST over Morey Arroyo built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is New Jersey ST over Morey Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does New Jersey ST over Morey Arroyo carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Jersey ST over Morey Arroyo?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Jersey ST over Morey Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.