US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over Day Creek Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.25 MI E Rochester Ave · Structure no. 54C0696

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over Day Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Foothill Blvd over Day Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,976 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesDay Creek Channel
Location0.25 MI E Rochester Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.10619, -117.54122
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2022)
Projected traffic54,976 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Day Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill Blvd over Day Creek 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 Foothill Blvd over Day Creek Channel carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over Day Creek Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Foothill Blvd over Day Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.