US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Halfway Hills Wash

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R101.33 · Structure no. 54 1362L

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Halfway Hills Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 40 over Halfway Hills Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 6 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2046. The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesHalfway Hills Wash
Location08-SBD-040-R101.33
RouteInterstate 40
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.80344, -115.29273
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length271 ft (82.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2046
Trucks61%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 40 over Halfway Hills Wash built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 over Halfway Hills 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 over Halfway Hills Wash carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Halfway Hills Wash?

The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 over Halfway Hills Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.