US Bridges

I-15 & Concordia over Sign Creek

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-27.50 · Structure no. 56 0444

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15 & Concordia over Sign Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-15 & Concordia over Sign Creek in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 67 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 135,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,259 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-15 & Concordia
CrossesSign Creek
Location08-RIV-015-27.50
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.73349, -117.40633
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,000 (2022)
Projected traffic211,259 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-15 & Concordia over Sign Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-15 & Concordia over Sign 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-15 & Concordia over Sign Creek carry?

About 135,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-15 & Concordia over Sign Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns I-15 & Concordia over Sign Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.