US Bridges

Kimball Ave over Cypress Channel

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San Bernardino County, California · 0.6 MI West of Euclid · Structure no. 54C0506

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimball Ave over Cypress Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Kimball Ave over Cypress Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,766 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKimball Ave
CrossesCypress Channel
Location0.6 MI West of Euclid
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.96835, -117.66045
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2016)
Projected traffic14,766 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kimball Ave over Cypress Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimball Ave over Cypress 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Kimball Ave over Cypress Channel carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kimball Ave over Cypress Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Kimball Ave over Cypress Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.