US Bridges

Hinkley RD over Mojave River

FairPosted for load

San Bernardino County, California · 0.75 MI N/O Natl Trails · Structure no. 54C0441

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinkley RD over Mojave River is a wood or timber slab carrying Hinkley RD over Mojave River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1963, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHinkley RD
CrossesMojave River
Location0.75 MI N/O Natl Trails
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.83551, -117.19197
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2021)
Projected traffic460 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hinkley RD over Mojave River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Hinkley RD over Mojave River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hinkley RD over Mojave River carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hinkley RD over Mojave River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hinkley RD over Mojave River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.