US Bridges

Route 40 E Bound over Wonsan Ditch

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R3.81 · Structure no. 54 0660R

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 40 E Bound over Wonsan Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 40 E Bound over Wonsan Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,566 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 40 E Bound
CrossesWonsan Ditch
Location08-SBD-040-R3.81
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.86673, -116.94795
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2024)
Projected traffic13,566 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 40 E Bound over Wonsan Ditch built?

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

What condition is Route 40 E Bound over Wonsan Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 40 E Bound over Wonsan Ditch carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Route 40 E Bound over Wonsan Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Route 40 E Bound over Wonsan Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.