US Bridges

State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-091-R1.14 · Structure no. 56 0634

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
528 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
264,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 55 years old, older 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 264,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 304,742 by 2043. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 249 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
Location08-RIV-091-R1.14
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87936, -117.65534
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width249 ft (75.8 m)
Roadway width230 ft (70.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264,000 (2019)
Projected traffic304,742 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 264,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 249 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.