FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SIXTH STREET

Carrying SIXTH STREET over DEER CREEK CHANNEL

0.6 MI E ARCHIBALD AVE, San Bernardino, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
63 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SIXTH STREET

The SIXTH STREET bridge in San Bernardino, California carries SIXTH STREET over DEER CREEK CHANNEL. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.6 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,440 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.2 metric tons.

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

How SIXTH STREET compares

▲ 31.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of California bridges
1,465
Bridges in San Bernardino · 80 in Poor condition
SIXTH STREET 63.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
63.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.6 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
23.5 m (77 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,440 vehicles/day
Structure Number
54C0558

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SIXTH STREET 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 SIXTH STREET 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 SIXTH STREET?

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

How often is SIXTH STREET inspected?

SIXTH STREET'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 13,440 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SIXTH STREET?

SIXTH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SIXTH STREET?

SIXTH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SIXTH STREET and does age affect safety?

SIXTH STREET was built in 1981, making it 45 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.

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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