US Bridges

Richardson ST over Mission Storm Drain

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.5 MI N of I-10 · Structure no. 54C0435

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,876
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson ST over Mission Storm Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Richardson ST over Mission Storm Drain in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 3,876 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,433 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichardson ST
CrossesMission Storm Drain
Location0.5 MI N of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.07324, -117.25235
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,876 (2014)
Projected traffic5,433 by 2046
Trucks2%
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

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 Richardson ST over Mission Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson ST over Mission Storm Drain 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 Richardson ST over Mission Storm Drain carry?

About 3,876 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Richardson ST over Mission Storm Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson ST over Mission Storm Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.