US Bridges

State Highway 138 over UP RR

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-138-14.28 · Structure no. 54 1056

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 138 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Highway 138 over UP RR in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesState Highway 138
CrossesUP RR
Location08-SBD-138-14.28
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates34.31434, -117.49046
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 State Highway 138 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 138 over UP RR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does State Highway 138 over UP RR carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 138 over UP RR?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 138 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.