Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge
The new Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge (MVAB) opened to traffic on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 following a public ribbon-cutting ceremony. Learn more about the ribbon cutting event here.
The Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge project was a complex bridge replacement project that spans over one of the largest rail yards in the region. An iconic structure in San Bernardino, the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge is once again connecting communities on the west side of San Bernardino, serving as a vital link for residents, visitors, students, and businesses.
Fact Sheets
2018 Environmental Documents
Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge Project Supplemental Environmental Assessment
Supplemental Environmental Assessment and Final Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation with Finding of No Significant Impact
Technical Studies
Air Quality Study Report
Archeological Survey Report
Community Impact Assessment Memo
Draft Relocation Impact Statement
Historic Property Survey Report
Historic Resources Evaluation Report
Initial Site Assessment
Mt. Vernon Detour Study
Natural Environment Study
Noise Study Report
Traffic Circulation Study
Visual Impact Assessment
2011 Environmental Documents
Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge Project Environmental Assessment
Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge Project Environmental Commitments Record
Mt. Vernon Avenu Bridge Project NEPA/CEQA Re-Validation Form
Response and Analysis
Final Value Analysis Report
Response to Value Analysis Recommendations
Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge Project Civil Engineering Plans
Technical Studies
Asbestos and Lead-based Paint Survey
Community Impact Assessment
Geotechnical Review
Historic Property Survey Report
Initial Site Assessment Report
Memorandum of Agreement
Natural Environmental Study
Noise Technical Memo
Noise Study Report
Paleolithic Identification Report/Paleolithic Evaluation Report
Pedestrian-Vehicle Detour Assessment
Pedestrian-Vehicle Detour Report
Preliminary Foundation Report
Programmatic Section /4f Evaluation
Traffic Conditions Technical Memo
Traffic Conditions Memo Appendices
Visual Impact Memo
Geometrics
Geotechnical Studies
Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge Hazardous Materials Report
Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge Preliminary Foundation Report
Utilities
Aeriel view of overhead support beams, known as girders, over 3rd Street.
Columns for the future bridge located within the BNSF railyard.
Placement of overhead support beams, known as girders, over 3rd Street.
Ground view of overhead support beams, known as girders, placed over 3rd Street.
Installation work on a support base, known as an abutment, for the new bridge.
An overhead support beam, known as a girder, arrives on 3rd Street via truck, for the new Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge.
