US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Badger Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R75.50 · Structure no. 54 0851R

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

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Badger Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 40 over Badger 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,403 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesBadger Wash
Location08-SBD-040-R75.50
RouteInterstate 40
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.71725, -115.72544
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 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 over Badger Wash built?

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

What condition is Interstate 40 over Badger 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Badger Wash carry?

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

How long is Interstate 40 over Badger Wash?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 over Badger Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.