US Bridges

Waterman Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

San Bernardino County, California · .4 MI S/O I-10 · Structure no. 54C0067

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,814
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterman Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterman Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 31,814 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,191 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterman Ave
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location.4 MI S/O I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.05802, -117.27855
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,814 (2016)
Projected traffic43,191 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterman Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterman 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 November 2023.

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

About 31,814 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waterman Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Waterman Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.