US Bridges

"a" Street over Interstate 40

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R7.18 · Structure no. 54 0663

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

"a" Street over Interstate 40 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying "a" Street over Interstate 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,693 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries"a" Street
CrossesInterstate 40
Location08-SBD-040-R7.18
RouteCounty Highway 0W611
Coordinates34.85535, -116.89009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,693 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 "a" Street over Interstate 40 built?

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

What condition is "a" Street over Interstate 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does "a" Street over Interstate 40 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is "a" Street over Interstate 40?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns "a" Street over Interstate 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.