US Bridges

Bear Valley Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK & UP RR

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 3.8 MI E of Route I-15 · Structure no. 54C0547

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,700
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Valley Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Valley Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK & UP RR in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 72,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,536 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBear Valley Road
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK & UP RR
Location3.8 MI E of Route I-15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.47119, -117.27971
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,700 (2015)
Projected traffic83,536 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bear Valley Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK & UP RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Valley Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK & 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Valley Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK & UP RR carry?

About 72,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bear Valley Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK & UP RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Valley Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.