US Bridges

Chaps Lane over Declez Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI E of Beech Ave · Structure no. 54C0629

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaps Lane over Declez Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Chaps Lane over Declez Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChaps Lane
CrossesDeclez Channel
Location0.1 MI E of Beech Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.04394, -117.47007
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chaps Lane over Declez Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaps Lane 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 Chaps Lane over Declez Channel carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chaps Lane over Declez Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Chaps Lane over Declez Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.