US Bridges

West Bound 40 over Interstate 15

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-0.01 · Structure no. 54 1175L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
666 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bound 40 over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Bound 40 over Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,422 by 2044. The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Bound 40
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-040-0.01
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.88698, -117.00849
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length666 ft (203 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic23,422 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Bound 40 over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Bound 40 over Interstate 15 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West Bound 40 over Interstate 15 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is West Bound 40 over Interstate 15?

The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West Bound 40 over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.