Interstate 40 over Chuckwalla Wash
FairSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R97.14 · Structure no. 54 1278R
- 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).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.