US Bridges

Pepper Avenue over Interstate 10

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-010-20.97-COL · Structure no. 54 1324

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Avenue over Interstate 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pepper Avenue over Interstate 10 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPepper Avenue
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-SBD-010-20.97-COL
RouteCity Street 0R044
Coordinates34.06872, -117.35317
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2024)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Pepper Avenue over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepper 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 Pepper Avenue over Interstate 10 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pepper Avenue over Interstate 10?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pepper Avenue over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.