US Bridges

Air Expressway over Ossum Wash

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San Bernardino County, California · 0.56 MI W/O Natl Trails · Structure no. 54C0715

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,070
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Air Expressway over Ossum Wash is a concrete arch - deck carrying Air Expressway over Ossum Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,275 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAir Expressway
CrossesOssum Wash
Location0.56 MI W/O Natl Trails
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.56506, -117.3284
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,070 (2014)
Projected traffic4,275 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Air Expressway over Ossum Wash built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Air Expressway over Ossum Wash 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Air Expressway over Ossum Wash carry?

About 10,070 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Air Expressway over Ossum Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Air Expressway over Ossum Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.