FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MILL ST

Carrying MILL ST over TWIN WARM CREEK

0.15 MI W WATERMAN AVE, San Bernardino, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MILL ST

The MILL ST bridge in San Bernardino, California carries MILL ST over TWIN WARM CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,024 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 27.5 metric tons.

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

How MILL ST compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of California bridges
1,465
Bridges in San Bernardino · 80 in Poor condition
MILL ST 27.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.5
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
31.7 m (104 ft)
Deck Width
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,024 vehicles/day
Structure Number
54C0363

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.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

MILL ST 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 MILL ST 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 MILL ST?

MILL ST 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 MILL ST inspected?

MILL ST'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 12,024 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MILL ST 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 MILL ST?

MILL ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MILL ST?

MILL ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MILL ST and does age affect safety?

MILL ST was built in 1959, making it 67 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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