US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Day Canyon Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-010-10.12-ONT · Structure no. 54 0351

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Day Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 10 over Day Canyon Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 82 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 226,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 311,000 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesDay Canyon Channel
Location08-SBD-010-10.12-ONT
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.06734, -117.54175
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.7 m)
Roadway width194 ft (59 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226,300 (2021)
Projected traffic311,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Day Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Day Canyon Channel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Day Canyon Channel carry?

About 226,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Day Canyon Channel?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Day Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.