LA CADENA DR
Carrying LA CADENA DR over SANTA ANA RIVER
1.5 MI SOUTH OF I-10, San Bernardino, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LA CADENA DR
The LA CADENA DR bridge in San Bernardino, California carries LA CADENA DR over SANTA ANA RIVER. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1940, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 13 sections, stretching 164.9 meters (541 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,519 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. 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 LA CADENA DR 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1940
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 13
- Structure Length
- 164.9 m (541 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.2 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,519 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 54C0077
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • 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
LA CADENA DR 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 LA CADENA DR 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 LA CADENA DR?
LA CADENA DR in San Bernardino, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LA CADENA DR inspected?
LA CADENA DR'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 12,519 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA CADENA DR 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 LA CADENA DR?
LA CADENA DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LA CADENA DR?
LA CADENA DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LA CADENA DR and does age affect safety?
LA CADENA DR was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1940.
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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