US Bridges

Santa Ana Ave over Etiwanda Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.3 MI W of Etiwanda Ave · Structure no. 54C0576

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,881
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Ana Ave over Etiwanda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Santa Ana Ave over Etiwanda Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,881 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,271 by 2047. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Ana Ave
CrossesEtiwanda Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Etiwanda Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.05531, -117.52981
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,881 (2019)
Projected traffic5,271 by 2047
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 Santa Ana Ave over Etiwanda Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Ana Ave over Etiwanda Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Santa Ana Ave over Etiwanda Creek carry?

About 2,881 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Santa Ana Ave over Etiwanda Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Ana Ave over Etiwanda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.