US Bridges

Interstate 40 WB over Clipper Valley Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R99.09 · Structure no. 54 1302L

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
676 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 WB over Clipper Valley Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 40 WB over Clipper Valley Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,235 by 2045. The structure is 676 ft (205.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesInterstate 40 WB
CrossesClipper Valley Wash
Location08-SBD-040-R99.09
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.80235, -115.33172
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length676 ft (205.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2016)
Projected traffic12,235 by 2045
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 WB over Clipper Valley Wash built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 WB over Clipper Valley 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 WB over Clipper Valley Wash carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 WB over Clipper Valley Wash?

The structure is 676 ft (205.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 WB over Clipper Valley Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.