US Bridges

Palm Avenue over Cable Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 50 E of Kendall DR · Structure no. 54C0639

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,280
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Avenue over Cable Creek Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palm Avenue over Cable Creek 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 14,280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,370 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalm Avenue
CrossesCable Creek Channel
Location50 E of Kendall DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.19228, -117.36043
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,280 (2016)
Projected traffic17,370 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Palm Avenue over Cable Creek Channel built?

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

What condition is Palm Avenue over Cable Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Palm Avenue over Cable Creek Channel carry?

About 14,280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palm Avenue over Cable Creek Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Avenue over Cable Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.