US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Sage Ditch

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R73.10 · Structure no. 54 1020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Sage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 40 over Sage Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,807 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesSage Ditch
Location08-SBD-040-R73.10
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.71678, -115.76681
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2022)
Projected traffic40,807 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Sage Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 over Sage 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Sage Ditch carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Sage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 40 over Sage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.