US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Chuckwalla Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R97.14 · Structure no. 54 1278L

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Chuckwalla Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 40 over Chuckwalla Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,820 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesChuckwalla Wash
Location08-SBD-040-R97.14
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.80397, -115.36592
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2016)
Projected traffic16,820 by 2045
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Chuckwalla Wash built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 over Chuckwalla Wash 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Chuckwalla Wash carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Chuckwalla Wash?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 over Chuckwalla Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.