US Bridges

Fort Cady Road over Interstate 40

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R23.33 · Structure no. 54 0710

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Cady Road over Interstate 40 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fort Cady Road over Interstate 40 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFort Cady Road
CrossesInterstate 40
Location08-SBD-040-R23.33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.81668, -116.61023
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fort Cady Road over Interstate 40 built?

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

What condition is Fort Cady Road over Interstate 40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Cady Road over Interstate 40 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Fort Cady Road over Interstate 40?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Cady Road over Interstate 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.