US Bridges

Interstate 40 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Poor

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R107.56 · Structure no. 54 1270L

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 40 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,669 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 40 WB
CrossesBNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location08-SBD-040-R107.56
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.81328, -115.1839
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
Structure length267 ft (81.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2019)
Projected traffic11,669 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 40 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.