US Bridges

Fifth Street over Interstate 15

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-45.14-NRCO · Structure no. 56 0670

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Street over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fifth Street over Interstate 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,838 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFifth Street
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-RIV-015-45.14-NRCO
RouteCity Street 0R150
Coordinates33.93104, -117.55657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,838 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fifth Street over Interstate 15 built?

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

What condition is Fifth Street over Interstate 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fifth Street over Interstate 15 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Street over Interstate 15?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Street over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.