US Bridges

W91-S15 Connector over E91-S15 S15-E91 RTE 15

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-091-7.54-COR · Structure no. 56 0585F

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,862 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W91-S15 Connector over E91-S15 S15-E91 RTE 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W91-S15 Connector over E91-S15 S15-E91 RTE 15 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,094 by 2040. The structure is 1,862 ft (567.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW91-S15 Connector
CrossesE91-S15 S15-E91 RTE 15
Location08-RIV-091-7.54-COR
RouteState Highway 91
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87818, -117.54683
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,862 ft (567.5 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2019)
Projected traffic21,094 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W91-S15 Connector over E91-S15 S15-E91 RTE 15 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W91-S15 Connector over E91-S15 S15-E91 RTE 15 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W91-S15 Connector over E91-S15 S15-E91 RTE 15 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W91-S15 Connector over E91-S15 S15-E91 RTE 15?

The structure is 1,862 ft (567.5 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W91-S15 Connector over E91-S15 S15-E91 RTE 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.