US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Lemon Street

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-16.89 · Structure no. 56 0718L

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Lemon Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Lemon Street in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 112,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,723 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesLemon Street
Location08-RIV-015-16.89
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.63404, -117.27836
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,000 (2021)
Projected traffic137,723 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Lemon Street built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Lemon 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Lemon Street carry?

About 112,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Lemon Street?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Lemon Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.