US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Waterman Avenue

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-010-25.26-SBD · Structure no. 54 0600

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
113,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Waterman Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 10 over Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 113,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,200 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 207 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesWaterman Avenue
Location08-SBD-010-25.26-SBD
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.06396, -117.27897
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width207 ft (63 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,500 (2019)
Projected traffic136,200 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 10 over Waterman Avenue built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Waterman Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Waterman Avenue carry?

About 113,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Waterman Avenue?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 207 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Waterman Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.