US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Philadelphia Street

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-52.27 · Structure no. 56 0696

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Philadelphia Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 over Philadelphia Street in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 214,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,100 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 212 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesPhiladelphia Street
Location08-RIV-015-52.27
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.0333, -117.54991
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 inspectionJune 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width212 ft (64.6 m)
Roadway width206 ft (62.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214,000 (2017)
Projected traffic259,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Philadelphia Street built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Philadelphia Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 over Philadelphia Street carry?

About 214,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Philadelphia Street?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Philadelphia Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.