US Bridges

Nat Trails HWY over Dolo Ditch

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 1.8 Mi. SW of Essex Road · Structure no. 54C0662

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nat Trails HWY over Dolo Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Nat Trails HWY over Dolo Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNat Trails HWY
CrossesDolo Ditch
Location1.8 Mi. SW of Essex Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.71829, -115.27252
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2018)
Projected traffic576 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nat Trails HWY over Dolo Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nat Trails HWY over Dolo Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nat Trails HWY over Dolo Ditch carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Nat Trails HWY over Dolo Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Nat Trails HWY over Dolo Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.