Interstate 40 over Whale Mtn Wash
GoodSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R152.12 · Structure no. 54 0668L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 40 over Whale Mtn Wash is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 40 over Whale Mtn Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,940 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 40 over Whale Mtn Wash built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 40 over Whale Mtn Wash 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Whale Mtn Wash carry?
About 7,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 40 over Whale Mtn Wash?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 40 over Whale Mtn Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.