US Bridges

Orange ST over Plunge Creek Overflow

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 1.5 MI N of Pioneer Ave · Structure no. 54C0592

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange ST over Plunge Creek Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orange ST over Plunge Creek Overflow in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrange ST
CrossesPlunge Creek Overflow
Location1.5 MI N of Pioneer Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.10259, -117.18235
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2018)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Orange ST over Plunge Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange ST over Plunge Creek Overflow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Orange ST over Plunge Creek Overflow carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orange ST over Plunge Creek Overflow?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Orange ST over Plunge Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.