US Bridges

Old Highway 58 over North Barstow Channel

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · .03 MI E/O Silver Spur DR · Structure no. 54C0726

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 58 over North Barstow Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 58 over North Barstow Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,631 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Highway 58
CrossesNorth Barstow Channel
Location.03 MI E/O Silver Spur DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.91679, -117.01971
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,631 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Highway 58 over North Barstow Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 58 over North Barstow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 58 over North Barstow Channel carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 58 over North Barstow Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 58 over North Barstow Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.