US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Sixth Street

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-40.96-COR · Structure no. 56 0494

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Sixth Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 over Sixth Street in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 39 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 185,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,000 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 232 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesSixth Street
Location08-RIV-015-40.96-COR
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.87414, -117.54527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.6 m)
Deck width232 ft (70.6 m)
Roadway width194 ft (59.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,250 (2022)
Projected traffic230,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
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 15 over Sixth Street built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Sixth Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 over Sixth Street carry?

About 185,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Sixth Street?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 232 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Sixth Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.