US Bridges

Pepper Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI S RTE I-10 · Structure no. 54C0071

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,677
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pepper Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,344 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPepper Ave
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.1 MI S RTE I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.06655, -117.35289
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,677 (2018)
Projected traffic2,344 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Pepper Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,677 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pepper Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pepper Ave over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.