US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Palo Verde Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-149.27 · Structure no. 54 0503L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Palo Verde Wash is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Interstate 40 over Palo Verde Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,940 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesPalo Verde Wash
Location08-SBD-040-149.27
RouteInterstate 40
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.75016, -114.56358
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2019)
Projected traffic8,940 by 2041
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
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 40 over Palo Verde Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 over Palo Verde Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Palo Verde Wash carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Palo Verde Wash?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 over Palo Verde Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.