US Bridges

Palm Ave over City Creek Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.15 MI N of 5th ST · Structure no. 54C0580

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Ave over City Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Palm Ave over City Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,459 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalm Ave
CrossesCity Creek Channel
Location0.15 MI N of 5th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.11033, -117.20863
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic34,459 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Palm Ave over City Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Ave over City Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Palm Ave over City Creek Channel carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palm Ave over City Creek Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Ave over City Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.