US Bridges

Interstate 40 WB over Pisgah Crater Road

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R37.27 · Structure no. 54 0691L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 WB over Pisgah Crater Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 40 WB over Pisgah Crater Road in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,607 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 40 WB
CrossesPisgah Crater Road
Location08-SBD-040-R37.27
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.77347, -116.37113
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,607 by 2046
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Interstate 40 WB over Pisgah Crater Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 WB over Pisgah Crater Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 WB over Pisgah Crater Road carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 WB over Pisgah Crater Road?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 WB over Pisgah Crater Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.