US Bridges

Iowa Avenue over BNSF

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Riverside County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Center St. · Structure no. 56C0598

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
454 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iowa Avenue over BNSF is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Iowa Avenue over BNSF in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,531 by 2047. The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIowa Avenue
CrossesBNSF
Location0.5 MI S/O Center St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.00842, -117.33992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length454 ft (138.3 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic12,531 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iowa Avenue over BNSF built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iowa Avenue over BNSF in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Iowa Avenue over BNSF carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Iowa Avenue over BNSF?

The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa Avenue over BNSF?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.