US Bridges

North Mall Way over Lytle Creek-East Branch

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI W of E Street · Structure no. 54C0569

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Mall Way over Lytle Creek-East Branch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying North Mall Way over Lytle Creek-East Branch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,423 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Mall Way
CrossesLytle Creek-East Branch
Location0.1 MI W of E Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.08543, -117.29507
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2016)
Projected traffic8,423 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 North Mall Way over Lytle Creek-East Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Mall Way over Lytle Creek-East Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does North Mall Way over Lytle Creek-East Branch carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Mall Way over Lytle Creek-East Branch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns North Mall Way over Lytle Creek-East Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.