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Temporary Dirt Crossing Restores Limited Access to Lytle Creek’s Happy Jack After Bridge Washout

County crews built the earthen span to reach about 250 residents cut off by the storm-damaged Sycamore Drive bridge.

Ignocio Ramirez finds relief from scorching temperatures standing in the refreshing waters of Lytle Creek, just north of San Bernardino on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Crews work in Lytle Creek at Happy Jack’s bridge to restore access to the community.
Crews work in Lytle Creek at Happy Jack’s bridge to restore access to the community.
The bridge on Sycamore Drive, the sole entry point into the Happy Jack neighborhood in Lytle Creek, was destroyed Wednesday, Dec. 24, by a severe storm. (Photo by Don Parrington)

Overview

  • Officials said crews diverted creek flow and built a dirt access, which a fire engine crossed during testing on Dec. 28.
  • The route remains closed to the general public as engineers complete safety inspections and plan permanent repairs.
  • No injuries were reported from the washout, which carved away 20 to 30 feet of roadway at the Sycamore Drive bridge.
  • Emergency teams hiked in supplies and aid while elderly and disabled residents faced the greatest access challenges.
  • Residents reported heavy mud and debris with roughly 30 homes red-tagged and power shut off to those properties.