US Bridges

Poplar Ave over Declez Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI S Jurupa Ave · Structure no. 54C0631

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Ave over Declez Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Poplar 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,161 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Ave
CrossesDeclez Channel
Location0.1 MI S Jurupa Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.0467, -117.46239
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,161 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Poplar Ave over Declez Channel built?

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

What condition is Poplar Ave over Declez Channel 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Poplar Ave over Declez Channel carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Ave over Declez Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Ave over Declez Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.