US Bridges

Benson Ave over Route 60

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-060-R2.87-CHN · Structure no. 54 1343

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benson Ave over Route 60 is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Benson Ave over Route 60 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,202 by 2045. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBenson Ave
CrossesRoute 60
Location08-SBD-060-R2.87-CHN
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03, -117.68086
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,202 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Benson Ave over Route 60 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benson Ave over Route 60 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Benson Ave over Route 60 carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Benson Ave over Route 60?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Benson Ave over Route 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.