US Bridges

N15-W91 Connector over SR 91 I 15 W91-S15 Conn

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-41.42-COR · Structure no. 56 0586G

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,600 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15-W91 Connector over SR 91 I 15 W91-S15 Conn is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N15-W91 Connector over SR 91 I 15 W91-S15 Conn 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,576 by 2042. The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN15-W91 Connector
CrossesSR 91 I 15 W91-S15 Conn
Location08-RIV-015-41.42-COR
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.88113, -117.54597
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,600 ft (487.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2015)
Projected traffic30,576 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 N15-W91 Connector over SR 91 I 15 W91-S15 Conn built?

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

What condition is N15-W91 Connector over SR 91 I 15 W91-S15 Conn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N15-W91 Connector over SR 91 I 15 W91-S15 Conn carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is N15-W91 Connector over SR 91 I 15 W91-S15 Conn?

The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N15-W91 Connector over SR 91 I 15 W91-S15 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.