US Bridges

Interstate 40 over National Trails HWY

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R18.43 · Structure no. 54 0708R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over National Trails HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 40 over National Trails HWY in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,919 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesNational Trails HWY
Location08-SBD-040-R18.43
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.82978, -116.69443
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2018)
Projected traffic13,919 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 40 over National Trails HWY built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 over National Trails HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over National Trails HWY carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over National Trails HWY?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 over National Trails HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.