US Bridges

Rialto Ave over Twin Warm Creek

Poor

San Bernardino County, California · 0.25 MI E Waterman Ave · Structure no. 54C0537

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rialto Ave over Twin Warm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rialto Ave over Twin Warm Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,453 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRialto Ave
CrossesTwin Warm Creek
Location0.25 MI E Waterman Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.10136, -117.27452
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2014)
Projected traffic6,453 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rialto Ave over Twin Warm Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Rialto Ave over Twin Warm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rialto Ave over Twin Warm Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rialto Ave over Twin Warm Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Rialto Ave over Twin Warm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.