WATERMAN AVE
Carrying WATERMAN AVE over SANTA ANA RIVER
0.4 MI N OF I-10, San Bernardino, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WATERMAN AVE
The WATERMAN AVE bridge in San Bernardino, California carries WATERMAN AVE over SANTA ANA RIVER. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1962, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 14 sections, stretching 201.5 meters (661 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,542 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WATERMAN AVE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1948
- Last Reconstructed
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 14
- Structure Length
- 201.5 m (661 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.7 m (74 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30,542 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 54C0015
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
WATERMAN AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare WATERMAN AVE against other structures in San Bernardino and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WATERMAN AVE?
WATERMAN AVE in San Bernardino, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WATERMAN AVE inspected?
WATERMAN AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30,542 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WATERMAN AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WATERMAN AVE?
WATERMAN AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WATERMAN AVE?
WATERMAN AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WATERMAN AVE and does age affect safety?
WATERMAN AVE was built in 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 1962.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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