Interstate 40 WB over Lava Ditch
GoodSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R31.42 · Structure no. 54 0718L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 40 WB over Lava Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 40 WB over Lava Ditch 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,919 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 40 WB over Lava Ditch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 40 WB over Lava Ditch 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 Interstate 40 WB over Lava Ditch carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 40 WB over Lava Ditch?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 40 WB over Lava Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.