US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Hacienda Wash

Poor

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R133.03 · Structure no. 54 0871L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Hacienda Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 40 over Hacienda Wash 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 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,669 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesHacienda Wash
Location08-SBD-040-R133.03
RouteInterstate 40
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.87918, -114.75016
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2019)
Projected traffic14,669 by 2041
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 40 over Hacienda Wash built?

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

What condition is Interstate 40 over Hacienda 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Hacienda Wash carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Hacienda Wash?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 over Hacienda Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.