US Bridges

Cherry Ave over Declez Channel

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San Bernardino County, California · 0.6 MI SW Live Oak Ave · Structure no. 54C0624

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Ave over Declez Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cherry Ave over Declez 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,895 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Ave
CrossesDeclez Channel
Location0.6 MI SW Live Oak Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03793, -117.49484
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2020)
Projected traffic19,895 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cherry Ave over Declez Channel built?

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

What condition is Cherry Ave over Declez 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Ave over Declez Channel carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Ave over Declez Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Ave over Declez Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.