FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

U.S. HIGHWAY 395

Carrying U.S. HIGHWAY 395 over CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT

08-SBD-395-6.83, San Bernardino, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: U.S. HIGHWAY 395

The U.S. HIGHWAY 395 bridge in San Bernardino, California carries U.S. HIGHWAY 395 over CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 32.3 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How U.S. HIGHWAY 395 compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
1,465
Bridges in San Bernardino · 80 in Poor condition
U.S. HIGHWAY 395 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
32.3 m (106 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
54 0829

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether U.S. HIGHWAY 395 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 U.S. HIGHWAY 395 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 U.S. HIGHWAY 395?

U.S. HIGHWAY 395 in San Bernardino, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is U.S. HIGHWAY 395 inspected?

U.S. HIGHWAY 395'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 26,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. U.S. HIGHWAY 395 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for U.S. HIGHWAY 395?

U.S. HIGHWAY 395 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining U.S. HIGHWAY 395?

U.S. HIGHWAY 395 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is U.S. HIGHWAY 395 and does age affect safety?

U.S. HIGHWAY 395 was built in 1968, making it 58 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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