US Bridges

Riverside Ave over UP RR Rail Yard

Poor

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI S of I-10 · Structure no. 54C0062

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
503 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Ave over UP RR Rail Yard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Ave over UP RR Rail Yard in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,837 by 2044. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiverside Ave
CrossesUP RR Rail Yard
Location0.1 MI S of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.0669, -117.37017
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2021)
Projected traffic48,837 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Ave over UP RR Rail Yard built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Riverside Ave over UP RR Rail Yard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Ave over UP RR Rail Yard carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Ave over UP RR Rail Yard?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Ave over UP RR Rail Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.