Essex Road over Interstate 40
FairSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R99.73 · Structure no. 54 0896
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 360 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Essex Road over Interstate 40 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Essex Road over Interstate 40 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2045. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Essex Road over Interstate 40 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Essex Road 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Essex Road over Interstate 40 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Essex Road over Interstate 40?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Essex Road over Interstate 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.