Interstate 40 EB over Argos Wash
FairSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R43.84 · Structure no. 54 0737R
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 40 EB over Argos Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 40 EB over Argos 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 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,365 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 40 EB over Argos Wash built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 40 EB over Argos 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 40 EB over Argos Wash carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 40 EB over Argos Wash?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 40 EB over Argos Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.