US Bridges

Mt Vernon Ave over Reche Canyon Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.5 MI North of I-215 · Structure no. 54C0587

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Vernon Ave over Reche Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Vernon Ave over Reche Canyon Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,036 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Vernon Ave
CrossesReche Canyon Channel
Location0.5 MI North of I-215
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.05319, -117.30893
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,036 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mt Vernon Ave over Reche Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Vernon Ave over Reche Canyon 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Mt Vernon Ave over Reche Canyon Channel carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mt Vernon Ave over Reche Canyon Channel?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Vernon Ave over Reche Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.