US Bridges

Chino Ave over Cypress Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.7 MI W of 83 @ Cypress · Structure no. 54C0473

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,870
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chino Ave over Cypress Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Chino Ave over Cypress Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 5,870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChino Ave
CrossesCypress Channel
Location0.7 MI W of 83 @ Cypress
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.01188, -117.66295
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,870 (2016)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Chino Ave over Cypress Channel built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chino Ave over Cypress 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chino Ave over Cypress Channel carry?

About 5,870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chino Ave over Cypress Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Chino Ave over Cypress Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.