US Bridges

Palm Avenue over BNSF RR Cajon Blvd

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.3 MI SW of I-215 · Structure no. 54C0767

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,714
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Avenue over BNSF RR Cajon Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palm Avenue over BNSF RR Cajon Blvd in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 3,714 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,607 by 2046. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPalm Avenue
CrossesBNSF RR Cajon Blvd
Location0.3 MI SW of I-215
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.18791, -117.36432
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,714 (2014)
Projected traffic6,607 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Palm Avenue over BNSF RR Cajon Blvd built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Avenue over BNSF RR Cajon Blvd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Palm Avenue over BNSF RR Cajon Blvd carry?

About 3,714 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palm Avenue over BNSF RR Cajon Blvd?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Avenue over BNSF RR Cajon Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.