US Bridges

Baker Blvd over Baker Airport Ditch

Good

San Bernardino County, California · .6 MI N/E RTE FAP 12 127 · Structure no. 54C0663

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Blvd over Baker Airport Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Blvd over Baker Airport 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,181 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaker Blvd
CrossesBaker Airport Ditch
Location.6 MI N/E RTE FAP 12 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.27109, -116.06585
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,181 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Baker Blvd over Baker Airport Ditch built?

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

What condition is Baker Blvd over Baker Airport 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Blvd over Baker Airport Ditch carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Baker Blvd over Baker Airport Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Blvd over Baker Airport Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.