US Bridges

Winchester Road over Interstate 15

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-6.62-TMCA · Structure no. 56 0656

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winchester Road over Interstate 15 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,771 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-RIV-015-6.62-TMCA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.52207, -117.16324
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2021)
Projected traffic8,771 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Winchester Road over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Winchester Road over Interstate 15 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Winchester Road over Interstate 15 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Road over Interstate 15?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Road over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.