US Bridges

US Highway 95 over Interstate 40

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-095-R57.22 · Structure no. 54 0870

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 95 over Interstate 40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 95 over Interstate 40 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,283 by 2045. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 95
CrossesInterstate 40
Location08-SBD-095-R57.22
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.8784, -114.75555
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2016)
Projected traffic9,283 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Highway 95 over Interstate 40 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 95 over Interstate 40 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 95 over Interstate 40 carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 95 over Interstate 40?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 95 over Interstate 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.