US Bridges

Riverside DR over Lower Deer Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.3 MI E Archibald Ave · Structure no. 54C0611

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,320
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR over Lower Deer Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside DR over Lower Deer Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 16,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,718 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesLower Deer Creek Channel
Location0.3 MI E Archibald Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.01895, -117.58889
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,320 (2019)
Projected traffic20,718 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Riverside DR over Lower Deer Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside DR over Lower 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside DR over Lower Deer Creek Channel carry?

About 16,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside DR over Lower Deer Creek Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Riverside DR over Lower Deer Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.