US Bridges

West Broadway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.3 MI S/O River RD · Structure no. 54C0345

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,703
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Broadway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Broadway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,703 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,434 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Broadway
CrossesBNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location0.3 MI S/O River RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.84411, -114.61297
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,703 (2014)
Projected traffic5,434 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Broadway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Broadway over BNSF RY & 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Broadway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 4,703 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Broadway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns West Broadway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.