US Bridges

Highland Ave over Day Creek Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · .25 MI W/O Day Creek Blvd · Structure no. 54C0725

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over Day Creek Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Highland Ave over Day Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesDay Creek Channel
Location.25 MI W/O Day Creek Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13591, -117.5411
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic5,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,344 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Highland Ave over Day Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Ave 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Highland Ave over Day Creek Channel carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over Day Creek Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Highland Ave over Day Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.