Interstate 40 over Blind Hills Wash
PoorSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R100.48 · Structure no. 54 0798R
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 40 over Blind Hills Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 40 over Blind Hills Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,038 by 2045. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 40 over Blind Hills Wash built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 40 over Blind Hills Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Blind Hills Wash carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 40 over Blind Hills Wash?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 40 over Blind Hills Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.