US Bridges

Central Avenue over San Antonio Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.5 MI S Chino Hills Pkwy · Structure no. 54C0676

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,710
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over San Antonio Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Avenue over San Antonio Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 32,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,755 by 2042. The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesSan Antonio Channel
Location0.5 MI S Chino Hills Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.97296, -117.68871
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,710 (2016)
Projected traffic28,755 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Central Avenue over San Antonio Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over San Antonio 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over San Antonio Channel carry?

About 32,710 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over San Antonio Channel?

The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over San Antonio Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.