US Bridges

Barton RD over UP RR

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 0.25 MI West of I-215 · Structure no. 54C0379

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,420
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton RD over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton RD over UP RR in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 96 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 10,420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,716 by 2045. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton RD
CrossesUP RR
Location0.25 MI West of I-215
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03382, -117.32983
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,420 (2015)
Projected traffic15,716 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Barton RD over UP RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Barton RD over UP RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Barton RD over UP RR carry?

About 10,420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barton RD over UP RR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barton RD over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.