US Bridges

Riverside DR over Cypress Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.7 MI W Euclid Ave · Structure no. 54C0572

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,390
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR over Cypress Channel is a concrete slab carrying Riverside DR over Cypress Channel 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 18,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,085 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesCypress Channel
Location0.7 MI W Euclid Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.01914, -117.66306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,390 (2016)
Projected traffic26,085 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Riverside DR over Cypress Channel built?

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

What condition is Riverside DR over Cypress 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside DR over Cypress Channel carry?

About 18,390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside DR over Cypress Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR over Cypress Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.