US Bridges

Cooley DR over Reche Canyon Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.2 MI N Washington ST · Structure no. 54C0633

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooley DR over Reche Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cooley DR over Reche Canyon Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCooley DR
CrossesReche Canyon Channel
Location0.2 MI N Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.05119, -117.29274
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry8: Equal 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic418 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Cooley DR over Reche Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Cooley DR over Reche Canyon 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 Cooley DR over Reche Canyon Channel carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cooley DR over Reche Canyon Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Cooley DR over Reche Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.