US Bridges

Central Ave over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink

Poor

San Bernardino County, California · 0.2 MI S Holt Avenue · Structure no. 54C0112

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
451 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 39,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,990 by 2046. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK Metrolink
Location0.2 MI S Holt Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05973, -117.68967
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,900 (2024)
Projected traffic46,990 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 39,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over UP RR AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.