US Bridges

Inland Empire Blvd over Deer Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.4 MI W Archibald Ave · Structure no. 54C0559

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inland Empire Blvd over Deer Creek Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Inland Empire Blvd over Deer Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1981, 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,989 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInland Empire Blvd
CrossesDeer Creek Channel
Location0.4 MI W Archibald Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.07018, -117.60024
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2015)
Projected traffic4,989 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Inland Empire Blvd over Deer Creek Channel built?

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

What condition is Inland Empire Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does Inland Empire Blvd over Deer Creek Channel carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Inland Empire Blvd over Deer Creek Channel?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Inland Empire Blvd over Deer Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.