US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-41.25-COR · Structure no. 56 0495R

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
88,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 NB over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 88,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,670 by 2042. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
Location08-RIV-015-41.25-COR
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.87812, -117.54586
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,000 (2022)
Projected traffic185,670 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Interstate 15 NB over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink 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 Interstate 15 NB over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 88,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.