US Bridges

Alabama Street over Santa Ana River

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 2 MI N/O I10 · Structure no. 54C0711

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alabama Street over Santa Ana River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alabama Street over Santa Ana River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,973 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlabama Street
CrossesSanta Ana River
Location2 MI N/O I10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.09338, -117.2086
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic29,973 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Alabama Street over Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alabama Street over Santa Ana River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Alabama Street over Santa Ana River carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alabama Street over Santa Ana River?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Alabama Street over Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.