US Bridges

WINCHESTER-N15 on over Santa Gertrudis Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-6.73-TMCA · Structure no. 56 0271S

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WINCHESTER-N15 on over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying WINCHESTER-N15 on over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,277 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWINCHESTER-N15 on
CrossesSanta Gertrudis Creek
Location08-RIV-015-6.73-TMCA
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.52412, -117.16316
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic11,277 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WINCHESTER-N15 on over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is WINCHESTER-N15 on over Santa Gertrudis 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 WINCHESTER-N15 on over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is WINCHESTER-N15 on over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns WINCHESTER-N15 on over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.