US Bridges

Sierra Avenue over Interstate 10

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-010-16.22-FNA · Structure no. 54 1169

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Avenue over Interstate 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sierra Avenue over Interstate 10 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSierra Avenue
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-SBD-010-16.22-FNA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.06771, -117.43584
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width154 ft (47 m)
Roadway width154 ft (47 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2024)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sierra Avenue over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra Avenue over Interstate 10 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 Sierra Avenue over Interstate 10 carry?

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sierra Avenue over Interstate 10?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Avenue over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.