US Bridges

Interstate 215 over San Jacinto River

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-25.10-PER · Structure no. 56 0296

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
106,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 over San Jacinto River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 215 over San Jacinto River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 72 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 106,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,567 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 215
CrossesSan Jacinto River
Location08-RIV-215-25.10-PER
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates33.77314, -117.19955
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,000 (2020)
Projected traffic139,567 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Interstate 215 over San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Interstate 215 over San Jacinto River 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 215 over San Jacinto River carry?

About 106,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 over San Jacinto River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 over San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.