US Bridges

Devore Road over Kimbark Creek

Poor

San Bernardino County, California · 0.5 N/O Interstate 215 · Structure no. 54C0778

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devore Road over Kimbark Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Devore Road over Kimbark Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,477 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDevore Road
CrossesKimbark Creek
Location0.5 N/O Interstate 215
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.22967, -117.40458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic7,500 (2018)
Projected traffic10,477 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$238,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Devore Road over Kimbark Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devore Road over Kimbark Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Devore Road over Kimbark Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Devore Road over Kimbark Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Devore Road over Kimbark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.