US Bridges

LA Sierra Avenue over Metrolink Arlington Ch

Fair

Riverside County, California · 0.1 MI South of I91 · Structure no. 56C0571

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Sierra Avenue over Metrolink Arlington Ch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Sierra Avenue over Metrolink Arlington Ch in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,975 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA Sierra Avenue
CrossesMetrolink Arlington Ch
Location0.1 MI South of I91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.8991, -117.47231
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2019)
Projected traffic33,975 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Sierra Avenue over Metrolink Arlington Ch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Sierra Avenue over Metrolink Arlington Ch 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA Sierra Avenue over Metrolink Arlington Ch carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Sierra Avenue over Metrolink Arlington Ch?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns LA Sierra Avenue over Metrolink Arlington Ch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.