US Bridges

Park Entrance Road over Sawpit Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 1.1 MI E of Park Gate · Structure no. 54P0001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Entrance Road over Sawpit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Entrance Road over Sawpit Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Entrance Road
CrossesSawpit Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Park Gate
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates34.27815, -117.33608
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park Entrance Road over Sawpit Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Entrance Road over Sawpit Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Park Entrance Road over Sawpit Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Entrance Road over Sawpit Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance Road over Sawpit Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.