US Bridges

Franklin ST over Interstate 15

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-19.85 · Structure no. 56 0715

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin ST over Interstate 15 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,171 by 2046. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFranklin ST
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-RIV-015-19.85
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.66866, -117.30769
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,171 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Franklin ST over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST over Interstate 15 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 Franklin ST over Interstate 15 carry?

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

How long is Franklin ST over Interstate 15?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin ST over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.