US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-27.78 · Structure no. 56 0681L

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,590 by 2042. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesTemescal Canyon Road
Location08-RIV-015-27.78
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.73328, -117.41165
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2022)
Projected traffic95,590 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 SB over Temescal Canyon Road built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB 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 February 2024.

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

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Temescal Canyon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.