FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NATNL TRAILS HWY

Carrying NATNL TRAILS HWY over MOJAVE RIVER

2.5 MI NORTH OF I-15, San Bernardino, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NATNL TRAILS HWY

The NATNL TRAILS HWY bridge in San Bernardino, California carries NATNL TRAILS HWY over MOJAVE RIVER. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 175.2 meters (575 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,040 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NATNL TRAILS HWY compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of California bridges
1,465
Bridges in San Bernardino · 80 in Poor condition
NATNL TRAILS HWY 26.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
1.7
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
175.2 m (575 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,040 vehicles/day
Structure Number
54C0068

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NATNL TRAILS HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NATNL TRAILS HWY 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 NATNL TRAILS HWY?

NATNL TRAILS HWY in San Bernardino, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NATNL TRAILS HWY inspected?

NATNL TRAILS HWY'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 9,040 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NATNL TRAILS HWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NATNL TRAILS HWY?

NATNL TRAILS HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NATNL TRAILS HWY?

NATNL TRAILS HWY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NATNL TRAILS HWY and does age affect safety?

NATNL TRAILS HWY was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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