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3rd St. over City Creek Flood Control

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI E/O Victoria Ave. · Structure no. 54C0759

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd St. over City Creek Flood Control is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd St. over City Creek Flood Control in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,935 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd St.
CrossesCity Creek Flood Control
Location0.1 MI E/O Victoria Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10659, -117.2239
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2014)
Projected traffic44,935 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 3rd St. over City Creek Flood Control built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd St. over City Creek Flood Control 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 3rd St. over City Creek Flood Control carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3rd St. over City Creek Flood Control?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd St. over City Creek Flood Control?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.