Interstate 40 EB over West Ludlow Wash
PoorSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R49.71 · Structure no. 54 0079R
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 40 EB over West Ludlow Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 40 EB over West Ludlow Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,577 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 40 EB over West Ludlow Wash built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 40 EB over West Ludlow Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 40 EB over West Ludlow Wash carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 40 EB over West Ludlow Wash?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 40 EB over West Ludlow Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.