US Bridges

Interstate 10 WB over BNSF RY & Metrolink

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-010-R22.38-COL · Structure no. 54 0464L

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
88,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 WB over BNSF RY & Metrolink is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 10 WB over BNSF RY & Metrolink in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 69 years old, older 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 88,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,000 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 WB
CrossesBNSF RY & Metrolink
Location08-SBD-010-R22.38-COL
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.06637, -117.32856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,000 (2021)
Projected traffic120,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Interstate 10 WB over BNSF RY & Metrolink built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Interstate 10 WB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 WB over BNSF RY & Metrolink carry?

About 88,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 WB over BNSF RY & Metrolink?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 WB over BNSF RY & Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.