US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over Temescal Canyon Road

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-31.90 · Structure no. 56 0675R

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over Temescal Canyon Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 NB over Temescal Canyon Road in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1979, 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,884 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesTemescal Canyon Road
Location08-RIV-015-31.90
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.76208, -117.47163
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2021)
Projected traffic102,884 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 Interstate 15 NB over Temescal Canyon Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over Temescal Canyon Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 NB over Temescal Canyon Road carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over Temescal Canyon Road?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over Temescal Canyon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.