US Bridges

40th ST over Devil Creek Channel

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 200 East of Kendal · Structure no. 54C0588

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th ST over Devil Creek Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 40th ST over Devil Creek Channel in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,627 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries40th ST
CrossesDevil Creek Channel
Location200 East of Kendal
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.16443, -117.30434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2016)
Projected traffic26,627 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 40th ST over Devil Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th ST over Devil Creek Channel 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does 40th ST over Devil Creek Channel carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 40th ST over Devil Creek Channel?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns 40th ST over Devil Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.