US Bridges

Interstate 15 over El Cerrito Road

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-37.82 · Structure no. 56 0558L

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over El Cerrito Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 over El Cerrito Road 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 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 85,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,850 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesEl Cerrito Road
Location08-RIV-015-37.82
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.83181, -117.52974
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,500 (2022)
Projected traffic111,850 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 over El Cerrito Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 over El Cerrito Road 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 El Cerrito Road carry?

About 85,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over El Cerrito Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over El Cerrito Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.