US Bridges

Bush Street over S Street Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI N/O RTE 40 · Structure no. 54C0503

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Street over S Street Channel is a concrete slab carrying Bush Street over S Street Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBush Street
CrossesS Street Channel
Location0.1 MI N/O RTE 40
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.85091, -114.62009
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2014)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Bush Street over S Street Channel built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush Street over S Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bush Street over S Street Channel carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bush Street over S Street Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Street over S Street Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.