US Bridges

Interstate 215 NB over BNSF RY & Scrra

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-R38.67-RIV · Structure no. 56 0082R

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 NB over BNSF RY & Scrra is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 215 NB over BNSF RY & Scrra in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 89 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 246,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,874 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 131 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 215 NB
CrossesBNSF RY & Scrra
Location08-RIV-215-R38.67-RIV
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates33.94648, -117.29774
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246,000 (2020)
Projected traffic176,874 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 215 NB over BNSF RY & Scrra built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Interstate 215 NB over BNSF RY & Scrra 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 215 NB over BNSF RY & Scrra carry?

About 246,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 NB over BNSF RY & Scrra?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 NB over BNSF RY & Scrra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.