US Bridges

Chino Ave over San Antonio Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.2 MI East of Route 71 · Structure no. 54C0472

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,020
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chino Ave over San Antonio Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chino Ave over San Antonio Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 years old, older 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 18,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,700 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChino Ave
CrossesSan Antonio Channel
Location0.2 MI East of Route 71
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.01141, -117.73003
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,020 (2016)
Projected traffic30,700 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Chino Ave over San Antonio Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Chino Ave over San Antonio Channel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chino Ave over San Antonio Channel carry?

About 18,020 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chino Ave over San Antonio Channel?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Chino Ave over San Antonio Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.