US Bridges

State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-091-R2.84-POM · Structure no. 56 0637

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a 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 2017, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 270,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410,698 by 2045. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 253 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-R2.84-POM
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.8837, -117.62838
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width253 ft (77.2 m)
Roadway width248 ft (75.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270,000 (2015)
Projected traffic410,698 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 2017.

What condition is State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

About 270,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 253 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.