US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Bedford Wash

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-36.58 · Structure no. 56 0540L

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Bedford Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 15 SB over Bedford Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 years old, older 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 84,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107,271 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesBedford Wash
Location08-RIV-015-36.58
RouteInterstate 15
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.81855, -117.51533
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,000 (2022)
Projected traffic107,271 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Bedford Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Bedford Wash 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 SB over Bedford Wash carry?

About 84,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Bedford Wash?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Bedford Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.