US Bridges

Highland Ave over City Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI E State HWY 330 · Structure no. 54C0600

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over City Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highland Ave over City Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,060 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesCity Creek
Location0.1 MI E State HWY 330
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13561, -117.19061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2018)
Projected traffic27,060 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Highland Ave over City Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Ave over City Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Ave over City Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over City Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave over City Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.