US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Gavilan Wash

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-25.55 · Structure no. 56 0726L

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Gavilan Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Gavilan Wash 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,518 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesGavilan Wash
Location08-RIV-015-25.55
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.72649, -117.37412
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2022)
Projected traffic97,518 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 SB over Gavilan Wash built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Gavilan Wash 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 Gavilan Wash carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Gavilan Wash?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Gavilan Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.