US Bridges

Interstate 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R141.97-NED · Structure no. 54 0813R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,179 by 2047. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 40 EB
CrossesBNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location08-SBD-040-R141.97-NED
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.84522, -114.61417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2019)
Projected traffic9,179 by 2047
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.