INTERSTATE 40 EB
Carrying INTERSTATE 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK
08-SBD-040-R141.97-NED, San Bernardino, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 40 EB
The INTERSTATE 40 EB bridge in San Bernardino, California carries INTERSTATE 40 EB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 80.5 meters (264 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,350 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 40 EB compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 80.5 m (264 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,350 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 54 0813R
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 40 EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare INTERSTATE 40 EB against other structures in San Bernardino and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 40 EB?
INTERSTATE 40 EB in San Bernardino, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 40 EB inspected?
INTERSTATE 40 EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,350 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 40 EB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 40 EB?
INTERSTATE 40 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 40 EB?
INTERSTATE 40 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 40 EB and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 40 EB was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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