US Bridges

E138-18 & N18-W138 over State Highway 18

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-138-R37.83 · Structure no. 54 0688E

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E138-18 & N18-W138 over State Highway 18 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E138-18 & N18-W138 over State Highway 18 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesE138-18 & N18-W138
CrossesState Highway 18
Location08-SBD-138-R37.83
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates34.22851, -117.29025
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 E138-18 & N18-W138 over State Highway 18 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E138-18 & N18-W138 over State Highway 18 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E138-18 & N18-W138 over State Highway 18 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E138-18 & N18-W138 over State Highway 18?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E138-18 & N18-W138 over State Highway 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.