US Bridges

Main Street over BNSF RY Metrolink Blaine

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Harrison St. · Structure no. 56C0440

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over BNSF RY Metrolink Blaine is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over BNSF RY Metrolink Blaine in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,068 by 2046. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesBNSF RY Metrolink Blaine
Location0.1 MI S/O Harrison St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88211, -117.56523
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic75,068 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Main Street over BNSF RY Metrolink Blaine built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over BNSF RY Metrolink Blaine 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 Main Street over BNSF RY Metrolink Blaine carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over BNSF RY Metrolink Blaine?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over BNSF RY Metrolink Blaine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.