US Bridges

Rancho Avenue over Interstate 10

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-010-R21.96-COL · Structure no. 54 0817

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Avenue over Interstate 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rancho Avenue over Interstate 10 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2046. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRancho Avenue
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-SBD-010-R21.96-COL
RouteCity Street 0R043
Coordinates34.06784, -117.33588
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rancho Avenue over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Avenue over Interstate 10 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rancho Avenue over Interstate 10 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Avenue over Interstate 10?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Avenue over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.