US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over BNSF RY & Metrolink

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Railroad ST · Structure no. 56C0358

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over BNSF RY & Metrolink is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Avenue over BNSF RY & Metrolink in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,064 by 2047. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesBNSF RY & Metrolink
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Railroad ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.88885, -117.58038
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,064 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lincoln Avenue over BNSF RY & Metrolink built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue over BNSF RY & 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over BNSF RY & Metrolink carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over BNSF RY & Metrolink?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over BNSF RY & Metrolink?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.