US Bridges

Church Street over Deer Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI E of Haven Ave · Structure no. 54C0601

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,168
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Deer Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying Church Street over Deer Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,244 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesDeer Creek Channel
Location0.1 MI E of Haven Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.11394, -117.57514
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,168 (2017)
Projected traffic15,244 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Church Street over Deer Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over Deer Creek Channel 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Church Street over Deer Creek Channel carry?

About 7,168 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Deer Creek Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Deer Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.