US Bridges

5th Street over Wilson Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.6 MI N. Yucaipa Blvd. · Structure no. 54C0702

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,723
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Street over Wilson Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,723 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 234 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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Carries5th Street
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.6 MI N. Yucaipa Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.04162, -117.05288
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,723 (2014)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 5th Street over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over Wilson 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 5th Street over Wilson Creek carry?

About 7,723 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.