US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-33.25 · Structure no. 56 0542L

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,884 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesTemescal Canyon Road
Location08-RIV-015-33.25
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.77651, -117.48723
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,500 (2016)
Projected traffic102,884 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over Temescal Canyon Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road carry?

About 60,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.