US Bridges

Palm Lane over City Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 10 M. N of 3rd ST · Structure no. 54C0669

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,837
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Lane over City Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Palm Lane over City Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,837 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPalm Lane
CrossesCity Creek
Location10 M. N of 3rd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.10452, -117.27152
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,837 (2012)
Projected traffic2,252 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Palm Lane over City Creek built?

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

What condition is Palm Lane over City Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does Palm Lane over City Creek carry?

About 1,837 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palm Lane over City Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Lane over City Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.