US Bridges

Route 40 E Bound over Montara RD

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-0.79-BSW · Structure no. 54 0558R

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 40 E Bound over Montara RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 40 E Bound over Montara RD in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,562 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 40 E Bound
CrossesMontara RD
Location08-SBD-040-0.79-BSW
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.88628, -116.99392
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,562 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 40 E Bound over Montara RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 40 E Bound over Montara RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 40 E Bound over Montara RD carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Route 40 E Bound over Montara RD?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Route 40 E Bound over Montara RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.