US Bridges

Washington ST over Reche Canyon Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.7 MI W. Waterman Ave · Structure no. 54C0672

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Reche Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Washington ST over Reche Canyon Channel 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,043 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesReche Canyon Channel
Location0.7 MI W. Waterman Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.04923, -117.28996
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2016)
Projected traffic18,043 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Reche Canyon Channel built?

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

What condition is Washington ST over Reche Canyon Channel 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Reche Canyon Channel carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Reche Canyon Channel?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Reche Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.