US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over Deer Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.3 MI E/O Hermosa Ave · Structure no. 54C0695

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Foothill Blvd over Deer Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 years old, older 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,003 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.3 MI E/O Hermosa Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.10638, -117.57924
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2017)
Projected traffic44,003 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Foothill Blvd over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Foothill Blvd over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does Foothill Blvd over Deer Creek carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over Deer Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.