US Bridges

Beech Ave over Declez Channel

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San Bernardino County, California · 0.4 MI S Jurupa Ave · Structure no. 54C0628

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Ave over Declez Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Beech Ave over Declez Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Ave
CrossesDeclez Channel
Location0.4 MI S Jurupa Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.04287, -117.47109
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2020)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Beech Ave over Declez Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech 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 Beech Ave over Declez Channel carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beech Ave over Declez Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Ave over Declez Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.