US Bridges

Merrill Ave over Cucamonga Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.3 MI W Archibald Ave · Structure no. 54C0532

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrill Ave over Cucamonga Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Merrill Ave over Cucamonga Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,662 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMerrill Ave
CrossesCucamonga Creek Channel
Location0.3 MI W Archibald Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.98272, -117.5997
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2015)
Projected traffic5,662 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Merrill Ave over Cucamonga Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrill Ave over Cucamonga Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Merrill Ave over Cucamonga Creek Channel carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Merrill Ave over Cucamonga Creek Channel?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Merrill Ave over Cucamonga Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.