US Bridges

Almond Street over Almond Intercept Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Skyline Road · Structure no. 54C0731

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almond Street over Almond Intercept Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Almond Street over Almond Intercept Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlmond Street
CrossesAlmond Intercept Channel
Location0.2 MI W/O Skyline Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.16192, -117.62731
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic808 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Almond Street over Almond Intercept Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almond Street over Almond Intercept Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Almond Street over Almond Intercept Channel carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Almond Street over Almond Intercept Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Almond Street over Almond Intercept Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.