US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Blair Ditch

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-0.46-BSW · Structure no. 54 0784

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Blair Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 40 over Blair Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,521 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesBlair Ditch
Location08-SBD-040-0.46-BSW
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.8866, -116.9999
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2024)
Projected traffic46,521 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Interstate 40 over Blair Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 over Blair 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Blair Ditch carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Blair Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Interstate 40 over Blair Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.