US Bridges

Interstate 10 WB over Santa Ana River

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-010-R23.83-COL · Structure no. 54 0292L

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
813 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
102,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 WB over Santa Ana River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 10 WB over Santa Ana River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 88 years old, older 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 102,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,000 by 2042. The structure is 813 ft (247.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 WB
CrossesSanta Ana River
Location08-SBD-010-R23.83-COL
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.06537, -117.30338
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length813 ft (247.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,000 (2020)
Projected traffic165,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Interstate 10 WB over Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Interstate 10 WB over Santa Ana River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 WB over Santa Ana River carry?

About 102,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 WB over Santa Ana River?

The structure is 813 ft (247.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 WB over Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.