US Bridges

Offramp to Airport over Blossom Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R12.00 · Structure no. 54 0712S

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Offramp to Airport over Blossom Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Offramp to Airport over Blossom Wash 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 571 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOfframp to Airport
CrossesBlossom Wash
Location08-SBD-040-R12.00
RouteInterstate 40
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.84127, -116.80698
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.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic571 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
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 Offramp to Airport over Blossom Wash built?

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

What condition is Offramp to Airport over Blossom Wash 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Offramp to Airport over Blossom Wash carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Offramp to Airport over Blossom Wash?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Offramp to Airport over Blossom Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.