Interstate 15 SB over Empire Creek
GoodRiverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-5.41-TMCA · Structure no. 56 0261L
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 163,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 15 SB over Empire Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 15 SB over Empire Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 76 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 163,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,003 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 69 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 15 SB over Empire Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Empire Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Empire Creek carry?
About 163,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 15 SB over Empire Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Empire Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.