US Bridges

Los Alamos RD over Interstate 215

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-R10.65-MRTA · Structure no. 56 0659

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Alamos RD over Interstate 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Los Alamos RD over Interstate 215 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2039. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLos Alamos RD
CrossesInterstate 215
Location08-RIV-215-R10.65-MRTA
RouteCounty Highway 0W560
Coordinates33.57259, -117.18118
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Los Alamos RD over Interstate 215 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Los Alamos RD over Interstate 215 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Los Alamos RD over Interstate 215 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Los Alamos RD over Interstate 215?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Los Alamos RD over Interstate 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.