US Bridges

Grand Ave over San Antonio Creek Chanel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI W State RTE 71 · Structure no. 54C0617

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over San Antonio Creek Chanel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grand Ave over San Antonio Creek Chanel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 34 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 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,342 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesSan Antonio Creek Chanel
Location0.1 MI W State RTE 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.00063, -117.72526
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2018)
Projected traffic37,342 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Grand Ave over San Antonio Creek Chanel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Grand Ave over San Antonio Creek Chanel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over San Antonio Creek Chanel carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over San Antonio Creek Chanel?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over San Antonio Creek Chanel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.