US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Buzzard Wash Overflow

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R138.51-NED · Structure no. 54 0701R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Buzzard Wash Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 40 over Buzzard Wash Overflow 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,924 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesBuzzard Wash Overflow
Location08-SBD-040-R138.51-NED
RouteInterstate 40
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.87693, -114.66096
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2019)
Projected traffic11,924 by 2041
Trucks46%
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 Interstate 40 over Buzzard Wash Overflow built?

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

What condition is Interstate 40 over Buzzard Wash Overflow 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 Buzzard Wash Overflow carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Buzzard Wash Overflow?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 over Buzzard Wash Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.