US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Fork Ditch

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R11.10 · Structure no. 54 0882R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Fork Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Interstate 40 over Fork Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,566 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesFork Ditch
Location08-SBD-040-R11.10
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.84353, -116.82346
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2024)
Projected traffic13,566 by 2046
Trucks40%
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 Fork Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 over Fork Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Fork Ditch carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Fork Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Interstate 40 over Fork Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.