US Bridges

Promenade Avenue over BNSF Metrolink Sampson

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.3 MI N of Sixth ST · Structure no. 56C0411

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Promenade Avenue over BNSF Metrolink Sampson is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Promenade Avenue over BNSF Metrolink Sampson in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,868 by 2046. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPromenade Avenue
CrossesBNSF Metrolink Sampson
Location0.3 MI N of Sixth ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87819, -117.53436
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,868 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Promenade Avenue over BNSF Metrolink Sampson built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Promenade Avenue over BNSF Metrolink Sampson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Promenade Avenue over BNSF Metrolink Sampson carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Promenade Avenue over BNSF Metrolink Sampson?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Promenade Avenue over BNSF Metrolink Sampson?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.