US Bridges

Cherry Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 200 S of I-10 · Structure no. 54C0065

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,843
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 33,843 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,466 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Ave
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location200 S of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.06515, -117.48893
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,843 (2020)
Projected traffic43,466 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Cherry Ave over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 33,843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.