FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NAT TRAILS HWY

Carrying NAT TRAILS HWY over BANDERA WASH

26.1 MI E KELBAKER RD, San Bernardino, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NAT TRAILS HWY

The NAT TRAILS HWY bridge in San Bernardino, California carries NAT TRAILS HWY over BANDERA WASH. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1953, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 8 sections, stretching 46.9 meters (154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 502 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 10.0 metric tons.

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

How NAT TRAILS HWY compares

▼ 21.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
1,465
Bridges in San Bernardino · 80 in Poor condition
NAT TRAILS HWY 10.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
20.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
14.2
Essentiality /15
6.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1953
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
46.9 m (154 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
502 vehicles/day
Structure Number
54C0323

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

NAT TRAILS HWY 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 NAT 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 NAT TRAILS HWY?

NAT TRAILS HWY in San Bernardino, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NAT TRAILS HWY inspected?

NAT 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 502 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NAT TRAILS HWY 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 NAT TRAILS HWY?

NAT TRAILS HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NAT TRAILS HWY?

NAT TRAILS HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

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

NAT TRAILS HWY was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1953.

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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