US Bridges

Sixth Street over Deer Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.6 MI E Archibald Ave · Structure no. 54C0558

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,440
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Street over Deer Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying Sixth Street over Deer Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 13,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,789 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSixth Street
CrossesDeer Creek Channel
Location0.6 MI E Archibald Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.08458, -117.58246
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 inspectionMay 2022
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,440 (2017)
Projected traffic27,789 by 2044
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 Sixth Street over Deer Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Sixth Street 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Sixth Street over Deer Creek Channel carry?

About 13,440 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Street over Deer Creek Channel?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Street over Deer Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.