Route 40 over Dean Wash
FairSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R1.60 · Structure no. 54 0654R
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 40 over Dean Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 40 over Dean Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,872 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 40 over Dean Wash built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 40 over Dean 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 40 over Dean Wash carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Route 40 over Dean Wash?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 40 over Dean Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.