US Bridges

Westbound I-40 over Van Winkle Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R85.19 · Structure no. 54 1298L

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westbound I-40 over Van Winkle Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westbound I-40 over Van Winkle Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,041 by 2047. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesWestbound I-40
CrossesVan Winkle Wash
Location08-SBD-040-R85.19
RouteInterstate 40
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.73394, -115.55681
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,041 by 2047
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 Westbound I-40 over Van Winkle Wash built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westbound I-40 over Van Winkle 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 Westbound I-40 over Van Winkle Wash carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Westbound I-40 over Van Winkle Wash?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Westbound I-40 over Van Winkle Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.