Interstate 40 over Needles Flood Control Ch
FairSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R143.11-NED · Structure no. 54 1033
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 40 over Needles Flood Control Ch is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 40 over Needles Flood Control Ch 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 6 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,240 by 2047. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 40 over Needles Flood Control Ch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 40 over Needles Flood Control Ch 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 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Needles Flood Control Ch carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 40 over Needles Flood Control Ch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Interstate 40 over Needles Flood Control Ch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.