COTTONWOOD AVE
Carrying COTTONWOOD AVE over CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT
2.3 MI S OF MAIN ST, San Bernardino, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COTTONWOOD AVE
The COTTONWOOD AVE bridge in San Bernardino, California carries COTTONWOOD AVE over CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 38.7 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COTTONWOOD AVE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 38.7 m (127 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 54C0450
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COTTONWOOD AVE 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 COTTONWOOD 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 COTTONWOOD AVE?
COTTONWOOD AVE in San Bernardino, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COTTONWOOD AVE inspected?
COTTONWOOD 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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COTTONWOOD AVE 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 COTTONWOOD AVE?
COTTONWOOD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COTTONWOOD AVE?
COTTONWOOD AVE is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is COTTONWOOD AVE and does age affect safety?
COTTONWOOD AVE was built in 1971, making it 55 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.
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