US Bridges

Carnelian & Wilson over Demens Creek Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · Int Carnelian & Wilsn Ave · Structure no. 54C0552

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,839
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carnelian & Wilson over Demens Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Carnelian & Wilson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 12,839 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,925 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarnelian & Wilson
CrossesDemens Creek Channel
LocationInt Carnelian & Wilsn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14944, -117.61614
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,839 (2018)
Projected traffic16,925 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Carnelian & Wilson over Demens Creek Channel built?

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

What condition is Carnelian & Wilson over Demens Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Carnelian & Wilson over Demens Creek Channel carry?

About 12,839 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carnelian & Wilson over Demens Creek Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Carnelian & Wilson over Demens Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.