US Bridges

State Highway 138 over BNSF RY UP RR AMTRAK

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-138-14.77 · Structure no. 54 1057

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 138 over BNSF RY UP RR AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Highway 138 over BNSF RY UP RR AMTRAK 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2045. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesState Highway 138
CrossesBNSF RY UP RR AMTRAK
Location08-SBD-138-14.77
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates34.31201, -117.48223
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2045
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 BNSF RY UP RR AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is State Highway 138 over BNSF RY UP RR AMTRAK 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 August 2024.

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

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 138 over BNSF RY UP RR AMTRAK?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 138 over BNSF RY UP RR AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.