US Bridges

Interstate 10 over BNSF Mission Storm Chnl

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-010-27.64-LMLN · Structure no. 54 0570

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
371 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
102,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over BNSF Mission Storm Chnl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 10 over BNSF Mission Storm Chnl in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 102,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,000 by 2041. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesBNSF Mission Storm Chnl
Location08-SBD-010-27.64-LMLN
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.06642, -117.23762
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,500 (2019)
Projected traffic123,000 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 BNSF Mission Storm Chnl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Interstate 10 over BNSF Mission Storm Chnl 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 BNSF Mission Storm Chnl carry?

About 102,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over BNSF Mission Storm Chnl?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over BNSF Mission Storm Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.