US Bridges

Waterman Avenue over San Timoteo Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.2 MI N of I-10 · Structure no. 54C0664

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,597
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterman Avenue over San Timoteo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterman Avenue over San Timoteo Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 27,597 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,480 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWaterman Avenue
CrossesSan Timoteo Creek
Location0.2 MI N of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.06674, -117.27856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,597 (2016)
Projected traffic34,480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterman Avenue over San Timoteo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterman Avenue over San Timoteo 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Waterman Avenue over San Timoteo Creek carry?

About 27,597 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waterman Avenue over San Timoteo Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Waterman Avenue over San Timoteo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.