US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Temescal Wash

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-40.86-COR · Structure no. 56 0499

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Temescal Wash is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 over Temescal Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 41 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 205,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228,235 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 223 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesTemescal Wash
Location08-RIV-015-40.86-COR
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.87272, -117.54465
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 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width223 ft (67.9 m)
Roadway width195 ft (59.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205,000 (2022)
Projected traffic228,235 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure11
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 15 over Temescal Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Temescal Wash 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 over Temescal Wash carry?

About 205,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Interstate 15 over Temescal Wash?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 223 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Temescal Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.