Interstate 40 WB over Willow Springs Wash
PoorSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R77.39 · Structure no. 54 0853L
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 40 WB over Willow Springs Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 40 WB over Willow Springs 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,695 by 2047. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 40 WB over Willow Springs Wash built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 40 WB over Willow Springs 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 40 WB over Willow Springs Wash carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 40 WB over Willow Springs Wash?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 40 WB over Willow Springs Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.