US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over Santa Ana River

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-46.16-NRCO · Structure no. 56 0536R

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,829 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over Santa Ana River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 NB over Santa Ana River 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,800 by 2042. The structure is 1,829 ft (557.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesSanta Ana River
Location08-RIV-015-46.16-NRCO
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.94596, -117.55453
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,829 ft (557.6 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2015)
Projected traffic104,800 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over Santa Ana River built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over Santa Ana River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 NB over Santa Ana River carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over Santa Ana River?

The structure is 1,829 ft (557.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.