US Bridges

4th / Hermosa over Deer Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.5 MI E of Archibald · Structure no. 54C0557

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,943
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th / Hermosa over Deer Creek Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying 4th / Hermosa over Deer Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 44 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 7,943 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,617 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4th / Hermosa
CrossesDeer Creek Channel
Location0.5 MI E of Archibald
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.07766, -117.58434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.3 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,943 (2019)
Projected traffic21,617 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 4th / Hermosa over Deer Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 4th / Hermosa over Deer 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 4th / Hermosa over Deer Creek Channel carry?

About 7,943 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4th / Hermosa over Deer Creek Channel?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns 4th / Hermosa over Deer Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.