US Bridges

Cherry Ave over Metrolink BNSF RY Ditch

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 2.0 MI N of RTE I-10 · Structure no. 54C0586

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,750
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Ave over Metrolink BNSF RY Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Ave over Metrolink BNSF RY Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 21,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,596 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCherry Ave
CrossesMetrolink BNSF RY Ditch
Location2.0 MI N of RTE I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.09346, -117.48877
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,750 (2015)
Projected traffic24,596 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Ave over Metrolink BNSF RY Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Ave over Metrolink BNSF RY Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Ave over Metrolink BNSF RY Ditch carry?

About 21,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Ave over Metrolink BNSF RY Ditch?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Ave over Metrolink BNSF RY Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.