US Bridges

S215-S15 Connector over Interstate 15

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-R8.94-MRTA · Structure no. 56 0702F

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
534 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S215-S15 Connector over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S215-S15 Connector over Interstate 15 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2040. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS215-S15 Connector
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-RIV-215-R8.94-MRTA
RouteState Highway 215
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.54823, -117.18139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length534 ft (162.8 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2020)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S215-S15 Connector over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S215-S15 Connector 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S215-S15 Connector over Interstate 15 carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S215-S15 Connector over Interstate 15?

The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S215-S15 Connector over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.