US Bridges

Interstate 40 EB over Old Dad Wash

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R74.51 · Structure no. 54 0850R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 EB over Old Dad Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 40 EB over Old Dad Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,403 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 40 EB
CrossesOld Dad Wash
Location08-SBD-040-R74.51
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.71629, -115.74277
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic20,403 by 2044
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 40 EB over Old Dad Wash built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 EB over Old Dad Wash 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 EB over Old Dad Wash carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 EB over Old Dad Wash?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 EB over Old Dad Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.