State Route 79 over UP RR & AMTRAK
GoodRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-079-40.33-BAU · Structure no. 56 0561
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 79 over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 79 over UP RR & AMTRAK in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,144 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 79 over UP RR & AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 79 over UP RR & AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.
How much traffic does State Route 79 over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 79 over UP RR & AMTRAK?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 79 over UP RR & AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.