US Bridges

Cape Gloucester Av over Route 40

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R2.67 · Structure no. 54 0657

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cape Gloucester Av over Route 40 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cape Gloucester Av over Route 40 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCape Gloucester Av
CrossesRoute 40
Location08-SBD-040-R2.67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.87585, -116.96449
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cape Gloucester Av over Route 40 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cape Gloucester Av over Route 40 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 Cape Gloucester Av over Route 40 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cape Gloucester Av over Route 40?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cape Gloucester Av over Route 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.