US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Tenth Ditch

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R12.43 · Structure no. 54 1359L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Tenth Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Interstate 40 over Tenth Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesTenth Ditch
Location08-SBD-040-R12.43
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.84091, -116.79944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2024)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Tenth Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 over Tenth Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Tenth Ditch carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Tenth Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Interstate 40 over Tenth Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.