US Bridges

Interstate 215 over Chicago Ave

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-42.63-RIV · Structure no. 56 0403

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
202,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 over Chicago Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 215 over Chicago Ave in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 202,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 357,287 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 220 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 215
CrossesChicago Ave
Location08-RIV-215-42.63-RIV
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates33.98844, -117.34795
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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width220 ft (67 m)
Roadway width206 ft (62.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202,000 (2020)
Projected traffic357,287 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 215 over Chicago Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Interstate 215 over Chicago Ave 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 over Chicago Ave carry?

About 202,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 over Chicago Ave?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 over Chicago Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.