US Bridges

Highland Ave over Sand Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.13 MI W Victoria Ave · Structure no. 54C0649

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Ave over Sand Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 years old, older 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,043 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.13 MI W Victoria Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13571, -117.22852
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2015)
Projected traffic48,043 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Highland Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Highland Ave over Sand Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.