US Bridges

Banyan & Sapphire over Demens Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · Banyan ST & Sapphire ST · Structure no. 54C0551

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,231
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banyan & Sapphire over Demens Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Banyan & Sapphire over Demens Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,231 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,679 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBanyan & Sapphire
CrossesDemens Creek Channel
LocationBanyan ST & Sapphire ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14378, -117.62512
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,231 (2018)
Projected traffic11,679 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Banyan & Sapphire over Demens Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banyan & Sapphire over Demens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Banyan & Sapphire over Demens Creek Channel carry?

About 8,231 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Banyan & Sapphire over Demens Creek Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m).

Who owns Banyan & Sapphire over Demens Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.