US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over Empire Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-5.41-TMCA · Structure no. 56 0261R

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over Empire Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 15 NB over Empire Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 57 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,003 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesEmpire Creek
Location08-RIV-015-5.41-TMCA
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.50678, -117.15381
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163,000 (2021)
Projected traffic182,003 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 NB over Empire Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Interstate 15 NB 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 NB over Empire Creek carry?

About 163,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over Empire Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over Empire Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.